Yes but with these caveats - Ansu Fati likely to start getting minutes from Spurs (A) onwards. Enciso return is less sure - he's not in full training yet and will require - probably - minutes with the u21s i guess before making a first team squad . RDZ still being very cagey when asked about it.
You're off on one at the mo. FWIW, I agree with you that we need another DCM -- maybe Baleba hasn't developed as swiftly as we hoped. Not convinced about this 'winger' point. This is because, if you designate a player in a particular position -- Solly, Mitoma, Adingra = wingers, Enciso, Fati = number 10s -- then that means we've got a really imbalanced squad: Enciso, Fati, Fergie, Lallana, Welbeck, Joao Pedro all going for just two positions. Of those six, Enciso, Fati and Joao Pedro are all more versatile, and can play at least two of number 10, number 9 and winger. That's how RDZ seems to view their attributes too.
You’re right, I should probably ease off!
Nearly with you, but: i, you've neglected Fati in that; and ii, I think both Fati and Enciso can play on the left (I suspect Barco might too) -- it's the right that's the problem. With March out, there's just Adingra and potentially someone like Gross (but we'd need another CM in especially with Dahoud going out), Lamptey or Hinshelwood. Not sure if Joao Pedro or Fati could play there but we might see them.
It looks like it has been a priority, but right players, right price and all that. We’ve obviously been trying with Spurs to get a loan deal over the line for Gil, and Barco is on his way.
Think the whole side misses him. Could have done with him last night for sure - one of the few not easily bullied
Yes he is tough to play against and know a trick or two. A very good player!
I reckon no news is bad news on this one.
He's due back this month (February) - that was the last update. So i guess no further news is er, good news.
In the sheff utd press conference - RDZ gave an update and said he'd be back "next month" (ie: this month now)
