Quote Originally Posted by LDG View Post
Problem for us will be squad depth. We’re only an injury or two away from trouble.

Case in point is our unsettled fullbacks. The continuing changes theres have led to goals conceded, case in point their first the other day.

We know cedric isn’t top top top quality, but KT isn’t 100% at the moment.
True, although we talk about this like it’s some looming disaster that we’re yet to face, when we’ve actually been relying on our depth at RB for a couple of months now, and KT arguably hasn’t been at 100% all season. And do you know what? It hasn’t been that bad. There’s been a noticeable dip in quality and solidity in those areas, but we’ve also just chained together 4 straight wins and are taking big chunks out of our rivals whenever they stumble - it’s not always perfect, but we’re getting it done (and doing it with a bit of style).

Sure, we can keep piling on ‘what ifs’ until we break - what if Cedric also gets injured? What if we lose KT or Gabriel or White? What if we lose Partey? But that’s just life for most clubs - unless you can afford two £50m players for every position then that breaking point will never be too far away. Spurs, Wolves and West Ham will all be in much the same boat. Man U might have some depth, but they’re a total basket case who’s players don’t care and aren’t that good. As with the goal-scoring “issue”, this might not be as big a problem as we’re fearing.

Having said all of that, Tomiyasu’s return can’t come soon enough for me! Cedric hasn’t actually been that bad, tbf, but Tomi just balances the team beautifully, freeing up the LB and giving our CBS less to worry about.