But he’s part of that press. As he was for Poch.
And yes, he’s much better as a RWB/RMidfield, which is what he was at his best for us, back end of 16/17.
People complaining about his defending when Poch was asking him to do the same things (push right up and press) in a back 4, were missing the tactical issue on Poch. Even Howe isn’t that stupid.
But even in asymmetrical back fours, AM (where he won the league) and Newcastle (CL) he’s tactically smart enough to make it work and not be a liability.
And
Starks
Yes, as I’ve said, he has flaws, but most footballers do. As flawed players go, he was a very competent and viable footballer when used correctly. One of the better ones in that type of remit. Better than we’ve had as RWB’s the last three years.