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Gedion Zelalem and the interpretation of a role

via Herald Scotland |

 

The game has changed. We’ve seen a shift from the 3-band formations (4-4-2) to the 4-band (4-2-3-1), leading to a split in the role of the central midfielder. The box-to-box players of yesteryear have been left to one side, in favour of midfielders with narrower roles, generally defined as holders and creators. But, then there are more splits, as players wrestle within the confines of these broad roles.

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