03 Aug 2026 14:50:03
Who starts in midfield alongside Caicedo?
Lavia, if he is fit, would be a brilliant pairing, but he is never fit.
Essugo is more of a Caicedo replacement.
Henderson is a perfect fit, but can he play week in, week out?
Enzo is more likely to play further forward if he stays.
Valentin Barco looks a fantastic little livewire of a player, but maybe needs time to adapt.
Reece James might just be the answer, with Barco and Henderson as back up, and Essugo deputising for Caicedo when needed. I'm sure the boss man has it covered.
03 Aug 2026 18:12:21
I think we will go for Scott at Bournemouth to partner Caicado. Agree 100 per cent on Lavia, if only he could stay fit.
03 Aug 2026 18:51:53
I have said this before. I'm not a massive fan of Scott.
03 Aug 2026 20:18:21
I know we haven't locked like it, but I'm still hoping we got 3 at the back, and then Reece joins Caicedo in the centre. I want Enzo to stay, but I'm a 2 man midfield. I don't think he's mobile enough, and he leaves Caicedo with too much to do.
Likewise, I don't think James has it in him to play wingback without getting injured, so playing him next to Caicedo, I think, works perfectly.
03 Aug 2026 21:28:39
Reece is a top class right back and can play in other positions, but unfortunately in those he is bang average. Even if Enzo stays, we don't have any great depth in midfield. If Lavia ever lasts for 90 minutes for 10 games, I might revisit my opinion. If Enzo goes, we will have to splash the cash on a proven performer.
03 Aug 2026 22:09:49
Agreed, Jimbo.