Indeed - he needs games.
I do think we can warrant a new centre-back and still give him chances though.
Van Dijk shouldn't play almost every match next season if we want to prolong his career, Konate tends to pick up injuries, Gomez seems to be becoming a "defensive Milner" every-man who can fill in where required and Matip's probably not getting an extension.
We still have Van den Berg too on the books who should get a chance. Also the next Manager could very well prefer a back-three set-up which could change how we perceive our defensive needs.
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