I agree. Selling him is a big mistake. De Ligt will absolutely provide the security he needs, and also a younger midfield.
He's one of (or the most) skilled and quick right back in the world, at 26 yrs old.. do not do this. Give him another try. Fullbacks make all the difference nowadays.
If we have to sell someone to raise money, I'd rather let Alex Sandro go. I think he's just not driven enough.
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If we are selling Cancelo it's because Sarri use a defensive right back who stays deep opposite to a very attacking Left back.
And we all know by now that he can't defend.
The fact that cancelo value is too high to sit on the bench and he wont be used much in his natural position makes his sale a no brainer.
The only way he stays is if Sarri decide to use him as a pure winger , he just dosnt fit as a RB in his system.
I think you are right on the money. Didn't follow him at chelsea, but Sarri strikes me as a guy who, stubborn as a good Italia, Conte-like, will go to the grave using the same methods that led him to success. I do think he will want to mirror Napoli, so that's why he'd go for a more defensive RB. Makes sense. I just hope this is not really the case and they call off the deal.