Definitely a vacancy there unless Smyth is still considered as that 4th option but I really like the progress he’s been making.Still need another central mid. If CB gets injured we’re in big trouble. MM form has been fading and JM struggles to play back to back games let alone 3 or 4 on the bounce.
I’d imagine Long will soon take over that RCB slot, maybe Negru. Be a shame to see Smyth back on the sidelines but feels like there’s an inevitability about it as he isn’t quite a natural fit like they would be, despite having clear potential there.
Who knows, but I think he’s been excellent and deserves to keep his place until he deserves to lose it, in which case you could certainly justify another midfielder.