So far this season Poveda, Struijk, Shacks, Meslier and Davis have all played. Bielsa in a recent interview mentioned how impressed he had been with Poveda’s technical ability and competitive drive. He praised Orta for finding him and identifying him as a talent.

Of the new players signed in the window depending on injuries there is a fair chance Greenwood, Geldhart and Summerville may get first team minutes. Of the others if the perform well who knows.

I would say our academy set up is very much working.

Looks like the Brazilian lad will sign today and a domestic midfielder too where the deadline is the 16th so more time to finalise.

If Man U sign a few today we may even get Dan James on loan.

Who this time last year would have thought we would be where we are - top half and signing top quality players and playing football the way Bielsa always does.

The only shame this season are there are no fans to see it live.