I know it's merely pre-season but it becomes blatantly obvious how much better and diverse our play is with Trent at RB instead of Clyne. Clyne can do two things, good 5 yard pass into feet followed by a run in behind and obviously he's a good 1v1 defender (weak with high balls over his shoulder though which Trent has matured a lot on already). Trent is possibly the best crosser in the squad, in all situations, can switch play and create and shoot from deep.
It's potentially like having a fit fabio aurelio with a bit of oomph, just because he can play in midfield doesn't mean he should.
Trent is so fluid on the ball. Clyne is comparatively clunky. Trent’s comfortable turning on the bell, taking on his man, knitting midfield play together, great at one touching passing, making runs into space and obviously crossing, in ways that Clyne can’t dream of. Our possession and attacking phases are great with him, as you say. I like the Aurelio comparison, both so good at interplay and crossing., I think he’s an even better athlete and subsequently dribbler / attacking player than Fabio. He can attack his man and space in ways Fabio couldn’t, and I love Fabio.
