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Curiosity killed the cat. I had to look at this. Total appearances over last 3 seasons (Wiki)
Wanyama Toby Jan Dier Sanchez
55 33 51
47 39 42 48
24 21 38 46 40
When you think of Dier covering for Vertonghen's injury in the 15/16 season and playing on the right of Toby in the 16/17 season in a back 3. It was clear that he was starting to get way more games in the back line than he did this last season. Then we buy Sanchez and suffer from Wanyama's injuries, so Dier has no choice but to stick in centre mid. I have a feeling that won't change this season either, so not sure how Dier is supposed to become an accomplished centre half.
I don't think it's actually about Poch or Dier agreeing or disagreeing about his best position. That's somewhat moot when Poch looks at his match day options every week and Dier defaults to centre mid. I just wish the guy could get that form back. I also wonder sometimes whether changing his body shape might help. He's strong as an ox and his stamina is great but just that little more pace over short distances could take him up a level. Be interesting to see his body weight 2 season ago when he was at his best as a 22 year old.
Wanyama Toby Jan Dier Sanchez
55 33 51
47 39 42 48
24 21 38 46 40
When you think of Dier covering for Vertonghen's injury in the 15/16 season and playing on the right of Toby in the 16/17 season in a back 3. It was clear that he was starting to get way more games in the back line than he did this last season. Then we buy Sanchez and suffer from Wanyama's injuries, so Dier has no choice but to stick in centre mid. I have a feeling that won't change this season either, so not sure how Dier is supposed to become an accomplished centre half.
I don't think it's actually about Poch or Dier agreeing or disagreeing about his best position. That's somewhat moot when Poch looks at his match day options every week and Dier defaults to centre mid. I just wish the guy could get that form back. I also wonder sometimes whether changing his body shape might help. He's strong as an ox and his stamina is great but just that little more pace over short distances could take him up a level. Be interesting to see his body weight 2 season ago when he was at his best as a 22 year old.