Micheal Bradley was present for our first 3 playoff games last year. He more than makes up for what is lost by adding Ciman to replace Gonzalez.
Liam Fraser should not be put into a situation without a proper defensive leader behind him. Especially his first game of the season. Especially if you are trying to build his confidence to take on more minutes as the season progresses.
That is why this would be a failure.
You do one or the other - not both. Not this early.