Yeh in terms of spine I meant CM and CB. Willock hasnt used his strength or pace in the middle of the park since the start of the season. He looked so promising vs Burnley and Newcastle.Hmm wouldn't you say Willock is quite physical? AMN would be if he played in CM but then we'd have to deal with his lapses, I don't think we can risk that project now.
I agree about the rest. Up front there's a bit of pace in Auba and Saka, but that's hardly the spine.
He has become a shell of his former self since. I wonder if it was anything to do with signing a new long term contract. Maybe he took his foot off the gas, because I miss the player we saw beforehand.