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I think the fact we have KWP is a good thing at least it makes them think about the situation. If we just had Aurier/ trippier I’m pretty sure they’d just plod along with the situation they still may do. But at least they have to make a decision at least 1 has to go. Still done get the ridicule of trying foyth at RB when he’s clearly the best footballer of the 4 and completely equipped to play there. And as said have been numerous CB that play FB.
he played RCB and covered Aurier when Aurier was returning from attacking duties, and had 1 bursting run down the right. that doesn't make him a RB or a RWB.
this season Aurier has been injured, plus had a personal issue that he was arrested for. last season he was a late summer signing and has struggled due a lot of players being rotated when he has been fit. last season he gave away 2-3 clumsy pens, this season he hasn't. he has his brainfart moments but so did Walker, and many other players in the world of football.
Trippier is best suited to when we play 3 at the back, but due to the way Poch rotates his backs/wing backs (every game, especially if 2 games in a week), and injuries that have meant not being able to play 3 at the back, then Trippier has sometimes played as a RB, and not very well especially against pace. the trouble is with any defender once they miss place a pass 9/10 times it will create a chance for the opponent. unfortunately when Trippier has messed up it usually cost us a goal.
IMHO though we had 9 players get to the final weekend of the WC. none of them have had a true rest since last season, none of them have had a preseason, and a few of them haven't exactly been at their best this season, the only 2 with any consistency have been Toby and Jan, but even they have made errors or had bad days that have cost us this season.
we really need to concentrate on getting a decent CM, CDM and if Eriksen goes a replacement for him. I wouldn't be shocked providing either Aurier or Trippier don't want to move themselves, that we will look at upgrading them the season after with KWP getting enough run outs too, and then decide. I can't see Poch wanting more than 3-4 new players max