If we hope to play high tempo , pressurising football as suggested by pitch then great. To do it with our current first team and not pick up injuries is dreamland. Our squad is now weaker than before, meaning youngsters previously out of the frame will now be in a relegation scrap.
A young inexperienced squad will find it . Just ask Aston Villa!
Yes De Ridder helps our high tempo doesn't he as long as he doesn't have to pass or shoot.