It's Baggio
John Robertson
Centre Back signing from PEC Zwolle according to the Dutch Press.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Lam
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Lam
But can he play left back?
Wonder where they intend playing him as seen centre-back, left-back and midfield in various reports.
Yes I'm wondering where he'll fit in. Straight swap for Wilson as a ball playing centre half that takes a few risks perhaps? Hopefully we're farming out Fox if we get this guy in, and it also gives us a bit of cover for Lichaj as well. Be good if the younger centre halves are part of his plans.
Our defence situation will look like this then:
RB:
Lichaj
CB:
Mills, Mance, Hobbs, Lam, Worrall/Iacvotti
LB:
Pinillos, Jokic(?)
I wouldn't mind Hobbs being shifted if possible as our 2nd choice CB shouldn't be on as much as Hobbs probably is and a constant injury worry. Then maybe sign/loan another CB in.
Hails from a league not renowned for its physical approach, Lam is a similar stature to Mancienne. Most successful CB in the Championship tend to be the big, uncompromising ones.
If we need another CB its not obvious, and with DM one of the most pivotal positions these days, I think we need some experience, size & leadership there.
His RB cover will be useful though & maybe Montanier has other plans. Looking forward to seeing some of them for width & midfield.