I think it would- a versatile winger would’ve allowed Wright and Saka rest, plus Milan wouldn’t be forced to play on the wing.
Our problem isn’t lack of depth in central mid, it’s the quality of that depth. But if we had a proper winger playing we could probably have got away with Kelly or...
I’m not suggesting we bring in loads. But that game was evidence they can contribute, and we would’ve benefited from such contributions. Someone like Zaroury on loan to add depth on the wing would’ve been massive for us.
Clearly, and that’s where you’re going wrong.
If you bring a loan player in expecting them to be the “x factor” you run into problems 1) if they aren’t and 2) if they are, when they leave.
Better to use loans to solve problems like a lack of depth. If we’d have brought in 2 wide players on...
Loans should be used to fill up the squad. That’s their best purpose. Short term solutions to short term problems, such as switching formations mid season without the squad to do so.
Binks has been a valuable member of the squad.
Robins changing formation and Tats’ injury is exactly why we would’ve benefited from loans… this is simple stuff.
The Hull game should have been a lesson for DK if he’s still against loans.
1st hull goal assisted by Carvalho (loanee). 2nd is a penalty won by Delap (loanee) scored by Carvalho (loanee). 3rd is scored by Ohio (loanee).
Meanwhile we’re dredging up Kelly, Godden, Dasilva playing on the wing...