Not to question "Baldy" at this game we call footy (as I'm one myself and dont have as many accolades

) but you have to think playing Fernandinho in the defense instead of def mid is hindering massively them as well. They've been unlucky with Laporte out for sure but with the money he's spent on centre backs, I cant believe more in the media aren't questioning this strategy. In fact, looking at his full back buys and how they've turned out it would be easy to argue his defensive purchases have been very ordinary indeed and thats being kind!