I'm also in favour of Sakho alongside Skrtel, however I think Lovren is more assured with the ball than Sakho and its for that reason I believe Brendan gives him the nod first,
I think Dejan knows he has to perform much better this term and given a run hopefully we will begin to see why he was brought to the club,
The spine of any club is important of course but to me any defensive unit starts with the front men, the likes of Benteke, Sturridge, Cou, have to at least prevent or slow down passes from defence allowing our mids to a chance to get into positions to protect the back 4,
This where a top class DM proves pivotal, he can see what's happening and can adjust accordingly, Lucas is our main man for this role but I can see Emre in the role too,
I think as a whole Brendan wants us to get back to scoring lots and not worry so much about conceding, although I'd like to think minimising the amount we concede would be high up in his mind,
Getting back to our CB's, for me it's about decision making, last season more often than not there would be too much F***ing about the 18yard box, as if they weren't sure what or who to give it to, I don't want to see my Cb's hesitating as if they lacked confidence, I want to see the likes of Lovren bring the ball out at his feet and confidently pass to whoever and immediately set us on a attacking move, positivity is the key, it spreads throughout the team,and that starts with the keeper, Mignolet is a decent keeper, but how much more confident would we be had we brought Petre Cech in,
I'm confident enough to say we will be up there challenging, minimum for me is 4th, that and the EL would suffice, but you can throw in the FA cup for a wee bonus too, but only if we can batter the Munts in the final leaving them potless and out of the CL
, Happy days.
YNWA