I clearly wasn't writing him off and I wasn't saying it should be a "priority to replace at moment". Read my post.
I was saying succession planning might be needed. I don't know who can do his role or will be able to. Even as he gets older, he might not be able to play full matches. And if he got an injury, who is there to slot in beside Cullen? Is Browne his support? He came on for him on 76mins on Saturday but I don't know if he's suited to the role beside Cullen- I think he's more suited to the advanced roles.
I think planning for Hendrick is far less of a priority than Coleman and McClean but it is such an integral position that he plays. And there are probably options behind Coleman and McClean. Collins, Omobamidele and O'Shea for starters for Coleman's slot. Enda Stevens and Ryan Manning for LWB.
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