I would do the opposite, let Brozovic sit deep like Winks, and free Hojbjerg to run around the football. Brozovic is a much more disciplined player than Hojbjerg as far as holding position goes. If Dele plays himself into the team, we will have the option of rotating Lo Celso,Brozovic and PEH based on the opponent.
He split opinion before yes, now it’s almost unanimous (bar one, possibly two posters).
We already sold Eriksen.
"No reason" or "backing the manager"? Your choice...
Has it not kind of been proven when it comes to his issues with attacking talents you should not back this manager?
The fact that they've played better without him the last month or so probably doesn't help that perception. I don't see why any Southampton fan will be currently particularly worried about losing him.
Not really, no.
There was a largely vocal portion of our fan base championing how good we were without Kane. And while PEH isn’t comparable to Kane, it shows how views can be skewed and changes in how a team are playing can be down to many more variables than one player not playing.
Seriously?! Back the manager unless fans decide otherwise? Notwithstanding the fact that the current manager is one of the most successful of all time?
I get that. I really do. But I think it is important for people to check expectation. I actually do not expect PEH to be the clear cut established midfielder in our side. I just see him as someone who will compete, offer us something different blablabla. I support signing him completely. But some people are making him out to be some missing piece or someone super talented.
Fair play mate, it’s all part of the game that we have different opinions, I think he’s a good player, and think he will do well for us. Southampton fans loved him the season before last, and he’s playing a different role there than I think he’d be asked to play here. Honestly, I’m as likely to be wrong as you are as to how he’ll do. We can only guess based on what we’ve seen (or in some cases, not saying you, what we’ve read).
