drippin
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Yeah, well last summer this is exactly what I suggested, that Zinchenko can play LCM in addition to Rice. It has just been impossible with Timber's and Partey's horrible injuries. In addition to Jorginho and White having niggles and Tomiyasu being also injured.I think he has the quality to fit in the Xhaka/Jorgi role, which we have to fill for the long term.
During the last few years Pep has been using full backs which are actually turned center backs, and Arteta is following his trend (as always). That's why Pep felt comfortable selling Zinny to us.
Zinny at LCM is worth a shot. Then we may prioritze buying new defenders rather than midfielders.
Zinchenko is a good rotational player (he can't start much anyway as he gets injured), as he can cover LB & LCM. It's a nice combination. With Zinchenko being an option for LCM, you would only need to buy a DMF like Luiz or Zubimendi, and a defender or two.