Cou was a loss from our attack, but we brought in VVD so should improve our defense. Though VVD would need to play more often and a bit better for these two to 'cancel each other out'.
Sturridge wasn't playing, and was behind the other striker backups, so unless Firmino/Ings/Solanke all get injured at the same time, this shouldn't have any effect on the rest of our season.
With Sturridge going tho, some of the same arguments we had over him could be had over to Ings. Like, if we're not going to play him, or give him a chance, what is the point in keeping him? I'd have liked to have signed a striker in the window, a realistic backup for Firmino, who could fill in for him if injured, or replace him in certain games based on form, or play together even if needed against a bus parker.
Would have been nice to sign a keeper. But Karius seems to be playing OK right now, maybe we can manage till end of season. (Ward got a good reception last night at Huddersfield, not sure why we haven't used him at all - but he's there)
So, main regret would be not getting a front man in Jan, but we move on ...
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