Andersen comments...

[Mullers OG]

We all have our own subjective opinions and there will always be arguments and disagreements. My own opinion is that Andersen was, and is, a very fine CB who has cemented us into a safe if dour premiership team. We may be trying to be less dour but stopping the opposition scoring is important. The sooner he's back the better.

I fear for us this season. I hope wrongly. Against many teams we need to win balls in the air. Our new CB is short. Jiminez won high balls when we defend corners. Not sure Garcia will to the same extent. Without Andersen I suspect opposing teams will fancy their chances at every dead ball.

[Bassey the warrior]

Andersen has many positive qualities but he is slow and not very agile, which is a recipe for disaster given we play a high line.

He also never plays as well when Castagne is starting instead of Tete, Kenny has the better recovery speed.

So not a bad player by any means, just maybe not the right man for Arbeloa.