I’d argue that it’s pace we need at the back alongside Webster and Dunk or instead of one of them. Perv has enough to get himself out of trouble and make that last ditch tackle, not the case with PG or JM. I wonder how fast Igor tree-trunk-thighs is?
As others have said, RDZ often plays a ‘false’ right back, normally Groß or Milner who are essentially playing right midfield most of the game. That tactic normally works but smart low block managers (Dyche, Moyes etc) can take advantage.
This means that once the ball is lost, there is a lot of...