Amadou Onana

[Smithy]

He's the difference compared to when Bouba was injured in Feb 2024.  The drop-off then was noticeable, because we had no like-for-like replacement at a comparable level.  If he can stay fit, he can do that Kamara role to a very high level.  For all our complaints about squad depth, we're very lucky to have two players like them.

[paul_e]

Those telescopic legs hook around tackles that he does… he has no right to get the ball in those situations and it makes such a big difference in breaking up play or regaining possession. Keep thinking that of these day, a leg is going to fall off while attempting one.

Yep, he does it a couple of times a game, just wins a ball he has no right to get anywhere near. He's probably the best ball winner we have had in midfield since Boateng.

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Cheap at £50m.