I'm not sure it's Ake he needs to replace. I might be wrong, but hasn't Ake been playing left back in a 4 and left of the three? I thought they'd gone to a back 4 and De Vrij (decent enough player with a high class pedigree) was partnering Van Dijk? De Ligt isn't really getting much game time at...
I think he's better than Colwill will ever be. I'm so pleased how well JPVH is developing, he's a top Centre Back and I wouldn't be surprised if he partners Van Dijk for the Netherlands at Euro 2024.
Personally, I see him as Dunk's partner next season. Webster looked well off the pace in the last few games of the season and Colwill's gone and might not come back. JPVH could be a real star and I think developing him should have been a bigger priority last season and certainly should be with...