Might make sense if we are looking to play 3 in the middle at times against the big 6 like we did last season. Gross is not strong enough to play that position IMO.
He is (in a three) but why would he need to, when we have Stephens, Propper, Bissouma and Kayal?
Did Naylor poo poo that one?
With injuries/suspensions, 4 players may not be enough to cover 3 positions. I'm being picky, i know. I certainly wouldn't be uncomfortable going with what we have got.
Last year we started with Stephens, Propper, Kayal, Sidwell, Gross and Brown who were all options in CM. But ended up looking thin in that position and put a lot of pressure on Stephens/Propper.