Alonso shouldn't be mentioned in any discussion at this point. I honestly didn't realise he would be 24 in a matter of months, but I still believe his versatility could be of use down our left depending on the game plan (LB, LWB, LW - left footed too). Potential summer - DD, Alonso, Giroud, MvG, AC (I don't see him or his father being content with fourth choice), Pedro & possibly Willian/Bats. Do people honestly expect us to stack up as a result of the ban? I'd personally like us to make use of what we have in certain positions & go big for 2/3 starters.