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[Humpty]

It's made a world of difference to him playing in a back three. I think he's ok in a back four but he's been a bit hit and miss.

 

[mbg42]

It's made a world of difference to him playing in a back three. I think he's ok in a back four but he's been a bit hit and miss.

I agree, middle of a back 3 is quite a comfortable position to play in which is why you see older players still able to perform there e.g. Sol Bamba, Thiago Silva etc.

It is no coincidence that all of our defenders games are suddenly improving and they are becoming better players in the eyes of fans since we have moved to back 3/5. Ayling can focus on going forward which suits his game, the centre backs all have cover so they don't get exposed as much, and they also have two grafters playing in front of them giving them protection.

 

[SilentProf]

Swap him for Barlaser?

I doubt Rotherham will be able to pay Barlaser’s wages in league 1. That’s if he even wants to go there.

 

[asredastheycome]

Maddren without the knee issues

Not in the same country never mind the same street yet. Time is on his side though.