That's what I was thinking. Should mean Bednarek and THB get a solid run, including through the 'most winnable' fixtures
This might well force the 433 to be our tactic then, which is good news. Also last season Bednarek and THB were pretty good together while Stephens was out But if we get an injury…. ABK still around? Lyanco? Caleta-Car????
We've got plenty of CBs to pick from. Thankfully not DCC or Lyanco, they're long gone ... ABK. Nathan Wood. Ronnie Edwards. THB. Bednarek. Charlie Taylor at a push.
Hmm. Whilst I'd have no issue with Stephens being suspended for longer, THB was a disaster in the 5-0 defeat last season. And that was during a season when he was playing well, as opposed to poor start to this season!