I think if Lopez was played in the centre as a playmaker he'd be far better than Tex or LuaLua. Last season showed us he's not a proper winger.
Kuzcack was far less good than the previous season but he still looks better than Stockdale so far
Really?
I don't see anyone in the squad who is as good in their position as Upson, Kuzcack, Ward or Buckley. I'd also say Orlandi and Lopez are better than Texeira and Barnes is better than any current striker.