I believe these are the basic Souttar game stats which demonstrate the importance of replacing him with the best and most influential CB that we can find.
With Souttar we conceded only 10 goals in his 21 games.
Without Souttar we've conceded 10 goals in only 7 games. Simple maths tells you it would be 30 in 21 games.
I know there are other factors like Souza & Blaster , but conceding goals at 3 times the previous rate is a season-defining drop-off in defensive performance.
We really need a commanding leader in the centre of defence to bring back that sense of calm authority which Souttar provided.
None of Anel , Robbo , Gilchrist or Baptiste can fill his shoes.
It seems we're leaving CB till the last of our additions - I hope this means we are targetting the kind of quality loan which the PL clubs don't release until the end of the window.
Ps - does anyone know whether we are still paying Souttar's wages or have Leicester picked them back up after he returned to them ?
I would hope they are kindly disposed towards us with the fee they've trousered for Cannon !