Shimo
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Do you realize he wants to leave and will only stay if he is promised to be played every week. No manager can make such promises unless he is worldclass.
No it wasn't the case. Last season soon as Maguire was bought, Ole himself said he made the decision that Lindelof and Maguire would be his primary starters and Tuanzebe would be 3rd choice as such sat down with Smalling and agreed to the loan. Think if Ole said to Smalling he'd have a fair shot at earning a starting berth, he'd probably choose to stay because yes, most managers have tried to improve on what he brings to the team but, everytime he then fights and earns his spot back because they've been found wanting for one reason or another.