Macallister is also 2028.
https://www.transfermarkt.com/alexis-mac-allister/profil/spieler/534033
You don’t need every midfielder to press but I agree Macallister won’t suit Iraola. He’s more of a tempo setter by receiving and producing short passes. For fast transitions you want someone with a longer range and more risky type of passing like Wharton even if his pressing isn’t the greatest.
I can see the midfield as one playmaker sitter, a runner that presses, and one chance creator. Wharton, Szoboszlai and Wirtz. Don’t forget Wirtz is actually a very good presser too.
Gravenberch? Not sure what his role will be. Did well sitting but seems to want to play further up the pitch but isn’t good enough in my opinion.
Jones? Would keep as a squad member if he accepts that role.
But Szoboszlai’s contract now is very important, and it’s something we’ve struggled a lot with recently.
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