Full backs are definitely a greater concern - especially the type of system we play which relies on them providing a lot of energy and thus more liable to rotation.
Won't argue JD with that but I would add that even with better wing/full-backs we will still be susceptible to the counter.
I see our 'problems at the back' being a bit deeper than just signing another centre-half. What I saw was a defence who just weren't comfortable together at times and seemed not to trust each other as a unit [keeper, back four and holding/defensive mid'].
For me the problem starts with Simon - when we play a high line, leaving a lot of space behind and little cover in front of the centre halves - he just doesn't sweep or command that space [even vocally] in a manner which breeds confidence. And, if I'm being honest, Stevie too offers less cover than a dedicated defensive midfielder.
Lack of cover, on the flanks, in front
and behind the centre-halves, has (in my opinion) often left our two centre halves with little option other than to drop off the ball/attacker or, when it's played over the top, to defend facing their own goal. Neither of which are conducive to good defending practice.
In my opinion is that there's less need to sign a new centre-half than maybe a sweeper-type, vocal, decisive 'keeper and a dedicated holding/defensive mid' to play alongside Stevie [which, of course, may sacrifice some of our attacking prowess].
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