Since the derby there's only been one occasion where we've conceded more than one goal (Atalanta 0-2). If our attackers had been on form the last few weeks then we'd be sitting comfortably at the top of the league with a half decent cushion.
I probably do think we should have bought a centre half in the summer, as I think all teams require 4 centre halves if they wish to challenge on all fronts like ourselves. But given the literal worst case defensive scenario which we've been dealing with since October, I'd say we've coped fine. Our issues lately have been largely caused by lack of creativity and / or not being clinical enough in front of goal. Granted our centre halves aid the attacking play too; Van Dijk with switches of play and Matip by bringing the ball out of defence. But the injuries which I think have cost us most so far this season are Jota and Thiago. With Thiago now back and Jota (plus hopefully Matip) not far away from a return, I wouldn't be too bothered if we didn't sign a centre half this window. Especially with the prospect of the season being paused and extended again - you never know, we could have Virgil back for the business end of the campaign
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