Benching Robbo is mistake. He played in a defense that was failed by the midfield almost weekly, and of the two full backs, he was the stronger one (until TAA moved further forward). He also lost Mane and didn't have Jota / Diaz for the majority of the season.
Robbo is a key player when it comes to our energy of the field, and with the proper cover in midfield we know what he can do. I forsee us buying a few more midfielders and going back to a 4-3-3 anyway. Matip needs replacing, so I also see us getting a left footed CB (as we have a back up right footed one, and 3 that are predominantly right foot favored).
Robbo will rest up this summer and go again. Talk of replacing him is a few seasons off.
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