So who else would you expect to see there?
I was anticipating seeing one or two of the youngsters. Leshabela for instance looked confident and capable last time out.
I didn't think Atalanta looked super sharp tbh (I know they are a few weeks behind us in preseason) so difficult to read too much into that, defensively particularly. Still, you can't fault us for that.
At times, I had tingles of excitement due to how good we looked. I haven't felt this positive before a season before. I reckon we could be a handful with our movement and passing. Some of it was so slick, I couldn't believe it was us!
I'm going to run the gauntlet and say I wouldn't consider it a disaster if we didn't sign an experienced cb, I reckon Soyuncu could step up - he looked promising. Indeed, Evans looked fallible tonight. I'd prefer it if we did bring someone in, but I don't think it's as dire a need as it could be and I don't see a need to panic buy. Obviously, I might revise that opinion come Christmas!
But, yes, we looked pretty darned good. I'm excited.
