Eplel
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- Gabriel is left-footed. United won't have a left-footed CB after Rojo leaves. Gabriel would be our #5 and Maguire the #4.
- Gabriel is not as rash as Bailly and gives fewer fouls away. So fewer free kicks to score against United with.
- Gabriel has no serious injury record unlike Bailly.
What's the obsession with having a left footed CB on the left in recent years? All you need is a CB who is good on the ball and has good awareness. IIRC both Rio and Vidic are right footed.
Instead of limiting your choices for a position,train your CBs to avoid hugging the ball and hiding 80% of the pitch in the process. We have 3 players that can come deep to help circulate the ball, after all.