A cursory look at the squad list suggests a natural cull will be achieved quite easily. Schmeichel has confirmed his retirement. Kelechi Iheanacho’s contract expires, as does Alex Oxlaide – Chamberlain’s. Marcelo Saracci, Tomas Cvancara, Julian Aroujo, Junior Adamu, Benjamin Arthur and Mvuka’s – who has made such an impact I can’t remember his first name – loan spells at the club will be concluded.

That’s 11 already.