11 Jun 2026 20:31:20.
Looking at the way Alonso will set up our back line, probably a 3, who would my fellow posters bring in at Centre back? I'm assuming Levi, Josh, Hato and Reece James will be in contention with Disasi, BB, Tosin and maybe Fofana moving on with Sarr possibly going on loan.
For me, I would like a JT type, a proper dominant defender, good talker, great with either peg and someone who can organise whilst having that monster mentality Alonso talks about. Not many made like that anymore, maybe a VVD?
11 Jun 2026 21:56:57
Greenaway, what about Dan Ballard?
11 Jun 2026 23:38:07
Lacroix would be my first choice, a quick, uncompromising defender, can play right side or central centre back roles. He would pair nicely with Colwill.
For me, he and Colwill would be first choice. Outside of injury, there is no reason they cannot start every league game next season. You then bring Hato or Acheampong in, at LCB or RCB respectively, to make up the three, and share minutes.
I'd keep Tosin and Chalobah as backups, mainly keeping Tosin because he is apparently a strong / positive character in the group. But, outside of Colwill, he's also our best passer out from the back.
12 Jun 2026 08:42:38
Dean Huijsen for me, and maybe even Thiago Silva as player/coach.
12 Jun 2026 12:33:05
As I posted ages ago, apparently RM asked about Enzo and we asked them about Huijsen.
For me, that deal would be good business for Chelsea, but I think it's unlikely RM would let him go!!
12 Jun 2026 14:54:13
I certainly wouldn't turn my nose up at Hoijsen, and I don't think he's a Mourinho type, so not implausible that he sweetens a Fernandez deal. I just feel like we need more of a Rudiger style, physically imposing, aggressive, CB to complement our other CBs.
12 Jun 2026 22:28:35
Would be a good move, J, in my opinion.