Well it's a very big assumption that you're making that we'd release them just like that (and those players), and not something I said at all. Also just because players leave, doesn't mean we already aren't in negotiations over other signings. But Di Matteo has quite clearly said the squad is too big
"First of all when I analysed the squad I think we have too many players, the squad is too big so I will certainly look to trim the squad," said Di Matteo.
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So I'm not really sure what you're trying to point out that incorrect in what I said.