I have no problem with Fred or McSauce being here as part of the squad because the dirty work they put in against the top teams is very good. But eventually the goal is for us to become one of those top teams that dominate the league & Europe, and we simply can't afford to have 2 players doing the job of 1 DM when we reach that level because teams will sit back against us. They have been doing that already, and those are the games where we've struggled the most because both of them aren't creative enough.
So I'm still of the opinion that we need a proper DM to make that spot his, with Fred and Scott rotating as necessary depending on injuries/fatigue/opponent. Alongside Pogba (or his replacement) and Bruno.
I agree wholly apart from Pogba. I think his best role is as that attacking left player, but not really that, as he has the freedom to roam as he wants along with Bruno. Him and Bruno are our clear two best attacking players but both seem suited to a free role. Second half today Scott and Fred's performance allowed that and we flourished. I'd be looking for a Rice (who can hold down the defence part on his own) and a controller next to him (maybe a more mobile Carrick type) who allows us to play the system we did today but with Mason on the right and Marcus up top. I honestly think hat is the solution to Pogba not being an actual midfielder in the modern game. Then Scott and Fred would be ideal replacements from the bench or in games needing their skillset. For so long we've been wondering how to build a team around Pogba but I think it might be this. Thoughts?