I think the bar is just incredibly low.
He was shit, but he was one of the least shit 
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Iâm amazed how many people think he was so consistent last season, 2nd half of the season he was fairly garbage.
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Didnât he end up getting voted #2 player of the season or something?
His crossing was better but he got roasted more so I can see why people might come to different conclusions on him.
On the basis that we will hopefully see a lot more from Kolisinac next season, donât really see LB as an urgent problem area.
We will need to address this position within the next 12-18 months to replace Nacho (or even upgrade Kolisinac if he doesnât perform) but more critical positions in the squad need sorting. Buying a new first choice or backup LB doesnât strike me as a priority / headache we need right now.
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He was the best among the back 4/5, hence will naturally stand out. He even chipped in with a fair few goals and generally contributed to the attack much more than what we had on the other flank.
Weâll be fine with him in a tweaked system with more emphasis on shape and discipline.
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Almost forgot he scored 6 goals for us this season. Even more than Mesut. #underappreciated
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Very much a weak link in the team now . Either use him in the League Cup or better still , sell him and recoup some money . Big Kos is a far better player .
Can still remain as CB
Okay⌠by your theory, Bellerin was MORE shit, because he was supposed to be one of the fastest in the league, but he also got roasted by a lot of average wingers.
If we sell, sell the shitter/shittest first.
Speed was never Nachoâs strength in the beginning.
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Apparantly we are in talks with Monreal for an extension. I know he is still useful, but not extending these guys (he will be 33 in february) is what makes some sort of natural progression happen.
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Really depends on terms etc. We should be signing his replacement and keeping him as back up, thatâs a perfectly reasonable move.
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He is the least of our problem and can still do a good job.
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Sums it up.
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Monreal is still a decent player and can play very well in two defensive positions as well as scoring a few goals.
The fact that we are talking about him being one of our best defenders shows how far our standards have dropped in that position.
Weâve gone from great defenders like Adams, Bould, Campbell, Keown, Gallas, Gilberto, Cole, Lauren, etc, to Mustafi, Sokratis, Mavraponos, Bellerin and Lichtsteiner and a GK who is way past it.
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As long as he is still fit enough to make it up and down that flank then I see no problem at all. Monreal is a technically sound player and one of our most reliable.
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Being one of our most reliable isnât saying much, Iâm happy for him to stay on but would prefer to be as a backup LB.
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He shouldnât be first choice LB for us anymore.
He wasnât that great last season
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Hope itâs not too expensive a contract.
Youâre always so cheery