Nathan Ake

[wolviedinho]

Similar happened to us in 19/20 and to Liverpool in 20/21

Having four centre backs is just sensible

I am not against 4 CBs but to say we have cover if by some chance an injury crisis does occur.

 

[richards30]

Any hints on who could be the replacement? i haven't seen any...

Well it’s been said he will be allowed to leave for £50m and when we have a replacement secured?

 

[wolviedinho]

Happened to City two years ago and Liverpool one years ago? :) Not really a one off :S

I don’t remember us losing RB and 3CBs at the same time.

 

[JewelZee]

Considering how last season went, the number of people on here comfortable with selling him and going with 3 CBs next season is baffling.

How do you know we'll be going with 3 CBs?...

 

[wolviedinho]

How do you know we'll be going with 3 CBs?...

Is another 1 being sold? Stones, Dias & Laporte. I was not talking about a tactical change to the line up.

 

[JewelZee]

Is another 1 being sold? Stones, Dias & Laporte. I was not talking about a tactical change to the line up.

I'm not talking about a tactical switch either...I'm saying how do you know we wouldn't replace Ake with another CB...

 

[Larry Stranger]

I am not against 4 CBs but to say we have cover if by some chance an injury crisis does occur.

Not only about injuries. Seeing how we usually go deep in 4 competitions, only 1 of the CB's can get a rest if we're playing Carabao or FA cup then playing a big PL or CL game 3 days later. Players need rest.

 

[deano ou812]

Considering how last season went, the number of people on here comfortable with selling him and going with 3 CBs next season is baffling.

Exactly don’t tempt fate,would be typical if we sold Ake and first game of season an injury to one of stones,Dias or Laporte,we can’t eliminate the potential for it too happen,but you can have the added extra of another CB..

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

You are allowed a 25 man squad. Few teams register 25 for various reasons. Three goalkeepers are almost always registered so therefore 3 keepers and 2 for each position. If you are allowed that and you are competing for every trophy use the full allowance. That means four centre backs, it's not rocket science.

 

[Desert Blues]

I think the choices available in the market right now are:

Kimpembe
Pau Torres

Kimpembe will never settle for 4th choice and hes leaving PSG because they couldnt agree on a salary so he wants a high salary ..

Pau Torres is the obvious choice