This is an awful way to feel before a ball has been kicked in earnest this season, but, I'd take 17th or above right now. If we don't get 2 central midfielders who improve the starting 11 and a back up striker who is a big upgrade on Rondon, we will struggle to stay up.
Think a lot is going to depend on who else we can get through the door. If we aren’t successful in addressing the midfield and striker issue then it’ll be a relegation fight.