I am really curious to see the formation Xabi deploys..

in a back 3 + wingback .. I would assume up top we would have Cole and Estevao as 10s and Jao Pedro as the striker with Reece as the deep lying WB and quenda/neto on the left. Caicedo and (enzo/Barco/Lavia) in the middle .. We can then have Colwill Fofana/Hato Lacroix/Acheampong in a back 3 .. I see this as the most likely option tbh.

Given we have no left wing/ no LB backup , we don’t have a physical DM/CM either and our Reece can’t play a RB - doesn’t have the engine and palaestra won’t start half the games.. just too many holes to play a back 4- which is a shame since a back 3 always seems so defensive..

Lacroix isn't here and likely won't be if we can't sell and raise funds in time.