El Abd hasn't been replaced, although Ince could probably be an emergency 4th centre half. And you could say seeing as Cms was out for 98% of last season, he is like a new player.
You could put up a very good argument that, Hoskins-Buckley-Orlandi-Spanish Dave and Bridcutt weren't worth a **** last season(on the playing front) and you can add Lopez to that list as well.