Christian McFarlane [Defender] [HG]

[FootyLovin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843775031601705135

Pretty remarkable he is rated this highly while not being able to dislodge KO from the XI.

 

[Gotham Gator]

I think he is perceived as a high ceiling guy given his athleticism. He's still just 17. It's also a position that a lot of teams struggle to fill.

 

[gbservis]

Pretty remarkable he is rated this highly while not being able to dislodge KO from the XI.

I think KO is starting because they have known for a long time that McFalane was gone so KO is our future. Not because McFarlane can't beat him out, from his time when KO was out I'd say he's as good if not better than KO which is pretty remarkable for a 17 year old. The team also seems to be under orders to keep McFalane healthy and play him as little as possible. The team went out of their way to avoid starting him early in the season, going as far as playing Wolf at LB for a game. Even now there are games where KO is completely gassed and clearly needs a sub but the team won't sub on CM.