The phrase "lying midfielder" refers to a soccer player who deceives or tricks opponents by pretending to go in one direction but actually goes in another direction during a game. Full definition
One of his major attributes was his creativity, even though he played in the deep lying midfield role. (justarsenal.com)
He spent most of the match playing as a deep - lying midfield instead of making runs or holding up the ball or even just staying in his own bloody position. (justarsenal.com)
You can't have two deep lying midfielders together. (justarsenal.com)