With summer signing Eric Bailly currently out with injury and scheduled to be absent in January due to the African Cup of Nations, Mourinho has identified the central defensive positions as an area that needs strengthening in the New Year. (caughtoffside.com)
So the Southampton manager will already know that it will be Carl Jenkinson at right back and the Brazilian defender Gabriel filling one of the central defensive positions. (justarsenal.com)
Judging from yesterday's game I hope the boss realises we need steel and commanding presence in the central defensive position and a proven striker. (justarsenal.com)