The largest problem last year was that 2 out of the back 4, could defend (how well the CBs fair is up for discussion). This forced us back into a 3, which actually meant 6 defensive minded players on the pitch as the wing backs and central "sitting" midfielder in the 3-5-2 are constantly covering the holes in the flanks/middle of the pitch.
We had Can, Toure, Henderson, Sterling, Markovic, Ibe at right back.... On the other side we have Moreno (who must have cost us at least 10 goals last season, either getting beaten too easily or switching off at set plays), or Johnson.
Clyne is a huge boost, and hopefully means we can revert to a back 4 (back 3 is suicidal in my op, as teams quickly click on they need to press high or leave 2 up top and play direct balls). Competition for Moreno is another priority, or maybe Gomez was brought in for this purpose?
Completely agree with the DM comments here, look how Rafa set us up in 2004/05/06. Even nowadays where sides are reverting to 1 up top to flood the midfield, a DM makes a huge difference. Hate to say it but look at Chelsea. The back 4 and Matic (most underrated player in the league in my op), basically won them the league, and allowed the other 5 players on the pitch to just focus on scoring goals.
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