Aye, Chester has been a bit inconsistent. I do feel the 352 has been used a lot as he, Davies and Bruce all had good games and it was a way to avoid dropping any. Now Chester is out again Bruce Snr can either throw McShane straight in there and stick with the back three, which could work, or stick with Bruce Jnr and Davies and go with the back four. I'm sure he'll be considering both.
Is there any evidence of 352 actually working this season? Much rather we go to a back 4 dick around with 4th/5th choice CB's.
More 4411 with Koren in behind Sagbo. I'd like to see that most games. The issue we have is that both Jelavic and Long play more advanced, in which case we would be looking at a traditional 442 or 352 to have both on the pitch together.
Probably it was more 4411, but defensively we look better with Rossie playing, either at right or left back.
Chester's got it all and will eventually prove himself to be a top defender, recent weeks however not on his game, very weak in possession, distribution iffy at best and needs to step back up when he's back or slink into the reserves!
Huddlestone can play at Cb in a pinch, but he would be wasted there. Mcshane, Davies and Bruce will provide ample cover. I'm not sure if Faye is quick enough for the PL, the quality of player is much better this year and I think they'd find him out pretty quick.
