I dont see that at all, look at WHU for example, both goals came down the wing and our so called defensive wingers didnt do a sodding thing about it. Faurlin was the player with the most interceptions/tackles last year until he got injured, our CM is solid enough both way but our wingers offer nothing going forward while being suspect defensively.
I think what we saw at Spurs showed we need 1 CDM. Granero and Ale had reasonable control for maybe 2/3 of the game but as they tired and Spurs pressed, even with our defensive wingers Spurs cut through us readily. Ale and G aren't that quick either, so for me Diakite supporting them and covering our dodgy back 4 should be good, M'bia can probably play well there too. Derry of course too tho quick no, he sits, is solid, and very Pro! Don't see normally that we should need 2 DCM's in addition to Ale and G. With a strenthened defensive midfield the need to play Park and SWP in attacking wide positions is further reduced.
I still think Derry - given injuries and options available should start today - or I fear it could be another Swansea
We all love Derry, he has become a legend at the club in probably the shortest space of time than any other player, but lets not kid ourselves here, he was found out more than a few times last season. Plus he's not had any match time in quiet a while which means he's probably not up to it now. But it would to be good to start using him when we're in a better position, show the rest of the team what it means to were the hoops and play with some pride.
What we needed against Spurs and WHU was an extra man in midfield, but not Derry. Derry in a 442 would be frightening to watch.
