Totally agree. In my opinion, not an area which needed too much attention given what we have, what's coming through and the versatility of various members of our squad.

I can’t say I agree, although I’m most definitely not ‘panicking’ about it!

Neither full back, who have played for us this season, are good enough for the Premier League. Clyne may be ok but wasn’t selected ahead of Ward for much of last season and I see no evidence yet this season to believe that is likely to change. Ward has been great for us but is way off the pace and standard required now and really doesn’t fit the system and style that PV wants to play. Mitchell just isn’t up to it, simple as that and neither is Hannam judging by the U23 games I’ve seen last season and this.

I think all of this could change if/when Ferguson gains his full fitness as I see him occupying one of the full back positions and being excellent for us and adding to the defensive resilience/strength given us by the Guehi & Andersen acquisitions.

It looks like Palace have prioritised other areas in this window.

At right back I think there is little to choose between Ward and Clyne. Both will be needed over the course of the season. Those relying on Ferguson to be the long term solution, well his career has obviously suffered a severe setback with his injuries. Given that he hasn't had the opportunity to show what he can do, I'm not making the assumption that he's the answer.

Over at left back I think we do have some exposure. Mitchell is still learning his craft and there isn't an experienced LB to come in if we need to take him out of the firing line. At the moment Hannam is a good example of a young player going through a sticky patch and nowhere near the level required for the first team.My guess is that we would shuffle the pack should Mitchell not be available - as pointed out, Schlupp has done a job there before and I think Guehi could also be an option

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Wouldn’t be surprised if a free agent came in at left back (right is probably okay - just?) in a few days time?

People seem to have forgotten that Riedewald did a good job at LB, personally I'd prefer him to Schlupp in that position should we need to take Mitchell out of the firing line.

It looks like to me from what I have seen of him that player has gone Roy has destroyed him.

Roy always kept going on about changing him and the player was meeting the challenge well he did now he looks awful taken away what made him different.

He is still young and it may be possible he can change again but it would take time plus games which I just don't see happening also Palace coaching staff its not really top rate is it.

Another area which really needs big improvements

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