And that's part of the reason I was concerned. Rzat missed more time in 2 games due to injury than Felipe in 2 years.
Except it wasn't an Rzat for Felipe trade, it was a Parker for Felipe trade with Rzat substituting for Felipe and Collin either pushed to the bench by Parker / or allowing us to play 3 competent CB's in the back when we choose / or better depth for injury and rest needs.
Are we a better team for these moves, the same or worse? That is the question.
Of course it is too early to make a Felipe vs. Rzat comparison.
If the Parker opportunity didn't exist Felipe would still be a Red Bull and Rzat would still be in Europe. When you assess Rzat's ability to stay on the field you have to assess Collin's ability to stay on the field as well.
These moves were a net positive in my mind even though losing Felipe was a loss. If Rzat proves to perform at a level commensurate with Felipe (slightly different styles but similar quality) then there is no loss in midfield at all, though I am not ready to call that one.