If we’re playing a 3 Sanchez every time I’m guessing that Sanchez’s nose is put out of joint because of Alderweireld starting, and Dier is a hopeless CB. It’s not like our defence is any better since Alderweireld came back - in fact it’s worse. Dier’s position, whatever that is, is the obvious upgrade.
Just want to see this personally, as soon as everyone is fit:
Lloris
Toby - Sanchez - Jan
Trippier - Eriksen - Wanyama - Dele - Rose
Lucas
Kane
That way you have Son keeping Lucas and Kane on their toes. You get the best out of Trippier and Rose in their wing back roles. We saw how good Rose was for England in the week when playing as a wing back in a back three and how good he CAN be for us and you have a legit defensive midfielder in Wanyama.Toby - Sanchez - Jan
Trippier - Eriksen - Wanyama - Dele - Rose
Lucas
Kane
Would LOVE to see Lamela given a game in one of those central midfield roles in that formation to be honest. His energy up and down the field would be such a plus to our play - sadly, I don't think it'll ever happen in terms of starting there but maybe he'll come off the bench and play that sort of role.
Gives us a bench and depth of Aurier, Dier, Davies, Dembele, Lamela, Son which is pretty good depth and a good bunch of players to fight it out.