At the time when we signed Helander, it was between him and Simon Deli.
Personally, I had never heard of Helander - but, know Simon Deli fairly well having seen him play for Slavia.
So, I admit, I am biased on this one.
Knowing how good Deli is, I expected massive things from Helander. But..............although he has done OK, he is woefully slow. If he was performing the way I was expecting - then there would have been nobody wanting Katic back.
Another reason I would have chosen Deli over Helander is.........medals!
Deli has won things. I was there when he won the Czech League in 2017 (Tore Andre Flo's cousin came on as a sub).
He then won the Czech cup. And then the league and cup double last season.
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Also on course for the Belgian league this season it appears.
He is a winner - and a leader. Is Helander?