PeterParker wrote:But why do we assume Fernando will be a starter?
Imho, Pellers brought so far two players that will not be in the first eleven with Filth or Chelsea, but will be with Palace or Newcastle. Team players that have almost the same value as the starters. We missed that with Micah being injured, while Rodwell was ... well, Rodwell.
Plus, are we really gonna take Big Ed out when he brought us the title?
Key question here. Ther will only be handfull of games where Yaya, Fernandinho and Silva will all be available and 100%. We needed depth in central midfield rotation and I assume Yaya and/or Fernansinho will be puahed forward with Fernando covering for them.
I've never been super impressed with Fernando but The Engineer and Txiki clearly wanted him and who am I to question the Engineer?
Now if only we could get centerback, attacking midfield help and backup keeper.