27 Jul 2024 11:15:05
What is everyone thinking about the right back position? Bradley has excellent energy and is always positive - it looks like he has the potential to be elite and one of the best. He's definitely good enough to start right now, but then where does Trent fit in?
27 Jul 2024 11:40:29
Good point.
27 Jul 2024 11:54:21
Great competition for them both.
27 Jul 2024 11:55:07
I like Bradley but I felt at times when he was playing while Trent was injured we missed that ability to switch the play and turn teams around.
Not many players (let along right backs) have passing range like Trent.
I would say Trent is the better player at the moment and will be the starting right back.
It’s a long season though with plenty of games to be played across 4 competitions.
27 Jul 2024 12:17:09
Navy, Trent is a diff. type of RB to Trent as he has a diff. skill set which does not include such variety of passing of any range like Trent does. Indeed, we miss Trent's ability on the ball as a whole cos he is jsut a unicorn of a footballer in terms of his skill set, overall IMO.
Now when it comes to Bradley, I think he fullfilled a different role at RB and the switches from our defensive third were done by either Quansah and Konate a lot more (as Matip was already lost for the season when Bradley came on board) . IIMO, either player will suit us, IMO but Trent being a unicorn at RB is something special. Bradley is a true baller as well win his own right (with diff. qualities) so wouldn't compare the two.
27 Jul 2024 12:21:36
Personally think Trent needs to play further forward - almost like KDB of a few years ago. He's got a creative brain and a wand to boot, but is prone to a lapse in concentration and not suited to being over exposed too often.
Bradley doesn't seem to have a weakness for the RB role at all so let him have it.
27 Jul 2024 12:22:51
If trent doesn't sign a contract bradley all day.
27 Jul 2024 12:53:16
I see Trent moving on unless he’s given assurances that he will be played in midfield.
27 Jul 2024 13:49:37
Bradley gets into the box more than Trent and could contribute more goals also.
27 Jul 2024 18:34:26
Bradley is a better defender than Trent, but the fact we have two really good right back options should mean they push each other to be the best.
27 Jul 2024 20:09:55
Maybe slot fancies Bradley right back with Trent Mac and Dom in midfield. I wouldn't mind seeing that in action.
28 Jul 2024 00:00:27
I can see Trent playing midfield in this team especially if we play double pivot under Slot. Fullbacks inverted yesterday under Slot so that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon no matter who plays at fullback. Just like last season, Gomez, Bradley, Robbo etc would routinely invert. It’s the new trend.