Flexibility in defense...and competition for places

[MickyAdamsFamily]

So, when everyone is fit (Tete and Kongolo should be ready for selection soon, right?), we have several really strong options for each defensive position:
RB- Aina, Tete (& Odoi)
LB- Robinson, Bryan (& MLM)
CB- Andersen, Adarabioyo, Kongolo, Ream, Hector
This gives us healthy competition for places, and flexibility with formations, too. A strong back 3 of Andersen (right), Adarabioyo and Kongolo (on the left) would make sense in some games, and the ability to play Tete and Aina overlapping together on the right, and/or Bryan and Robinson overlapping on the left, would be a great option against teams with a lot of firepower down the wings. This also gives us solid cover if (when) we have a starter out due to injury or suspension. I thought Kenny Tete looked very good on his debut; fast, strong and classy, plus an excellent crosser of the ball. He seemed like a nailed-on starter, and when he got injured I felt that Aina was definitely a rung below him, however on Monday's performance, it'd be hard to say Aina doesn't deserve his place. Nice problem to have.
Thoughts?

[Andy S]

It's always good to have decent players as back up and as the team establishes itself you will see more and more of players pushing for places

[filham]

Looking good right now with the hope of a few more clean heets perhaps.

[WestSussexWhite]

Don't forget Kongolo is very capable at left back too! Tosin is very comfortable at RB too if needed

[The Rational Fan]

Don't forget Kongolo is very capable at left back too! Tosin is very comfortable at RB too if needed

Surely, MLM is in the squad as a centre back and Kongolo is our third-left back.