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You do get the impression Dier has a much higher ceiling and does have a more complete skillset than Fazio though. He was solid for a period during the season but he does worry me sometimes, especially with his lack of pace. Let's hope he adapts better next season.Last season we looked much more solid with Fazio at the back with Verts than any other central defensive combinations.
Fazio came into a new league, no preseason with us, and I could be wrong, but I'm assuming a lack of English, yet popular concensus states he was an absolute dud.
I'm not blind to his faults, but I'd rather start this season with Verts and Fazio as our cbs. Let Dier learn his trade as third choice cb.
But yes, Chiriches and Kaboul are far worse.