That Carlos Baleba, against Nice and Khephren Thuram over the weekend:
He already looks much more defensively aware, quick-minded than Thuram, even at the young age of 19.
I think it would come down to a decision on whether Dom Szoboszlai’ attacking threat is more important than Curtis’ tactical discipline.
Gakpo absolutely has to play though, either central with Jota wide, or as a 8 in midfield.
That would be our most effective set up. With players who know each other and our style of play. Don't think Dom is ready to start immediately and will need to be shaped/sharpened tactically.
Musa Dembele had one of the best close touch in the league. He would hardly ever lose the ball. Like Gini on steroids. I don't think that Thuram is that careful with ball.
So the Director of Performance Analytics for the Morocco team, is actually one of our analysts from the time we won the league:
https://www.bbc.com/sport/64353402
Good job on us, losing all this backroom staff that made us a such a well oiled machine over the years...