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Warnock says he's out for a month. That's a big loss, especially if Morrison is out too. With Manga back to his rightful place at centre back, we need Jazz fit to slot in at right back. I don't think it's Paterson's best position and I seem to be in the minority when it comes to Halford - although I can see his value as Warnock's trusted all-rounder and that he offers variation off the bench, I don't think he's a regular starter. Another option would be Cameron Coxe. Be great to see him given a run.
If there’s one position we are fully loaded it’s right back. It’s not like we’ve lost Joe Ralls for a month. We will be ok.
I like Connolly but still think it's a square peg in a round hole. It's a specialist position, especially when up against the likes of Adama Traore. A bit risky admittedly, but I'd rather blood a youngster like Coxe who knows the position, than a defender more used to being the middle.
I expect Bennett to return at left back Sunday, Bamba and Manga to be our centre back pairing and either Connolly or Paterson to be in the right back slot.
I'd have Paterson there if Jazz isn't fit. If Morrison is fit and Paterson is still out I'd keep Manga there.
I was thinking of Coxe at right back, with either Bennett or Traore at left back. Saying that, I'd prefer Connolly to Manga or Halford, if that was the choice. I've always thought that full back is the most under-rated position in football. Players in that position tend to go under the radar for the most part.
The last thing we need is an inexperienced defender. Connoly is a proven defender and would be my choice at right backk especially as he played for 90 mins yesterday so must be fit.