Valverde already has Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Dembele amongst others in the attacking positions, with Coutinho and Andres Iniesta playing
in advanced midfield roles.
Gerrard was moved to a
more advanced midfield role in the last few minutes of action against West Brom and linked up well with Balotelli who had been introduced for Rickie Lambert.
Brighton on the other hand are likely to go with conventional 4 -5-1 formation where Hemed to start upfront as no. 9 while Gross to play
in advance midfield role.
Playing in a slightly
more advanced midfield role, this seems the only way that Wayne Rooney could have any hope of playing alongside Barcelona's awesome front three «MSN».
Wilshere has been playing in
an advanced midfield role in the past season - and - a-half, and is even tipped to challenge Mesut Ozil for his role as creator, but Southgate is of the belief that he should be in a deeper role.
The competition for the more
advanced midfield roles is also strong, but I can picture Coquelin and Milner sharing a role alongside the impressive Spaniard, but would that be enough for the Man City man?
And lastly Ramsey is not just good enough in
dat advance midfield role... No creativity... Lacazette is good.
We are also well stocked in
the advanced midfield roles, with Sanchez, Ozil, Iwobi, Welbeck, Ramsey, Campbell and Walcott all available.
Who should partner Ramsey in
that advanced midfield role — Cazorla, Wilshere or Ozil?
Reus is a versatile attacking talent, capable of playing in
an advanced midfield role, as a winger (primarily on the left) or through the middle as a striker.
Jack Wilshere is tipped to take over from Mesut Ozil in
the advanced midfield role on the long - term, with contract talks scheduled for December.
Thompson, an afterthought for Stahre in 2018, provides a better catalyst in attack and could thrive in
an advanced midfield role.
Silva is likely to play in a more
advanced midfield role than what Krolicki did.
John Obi Mikel is still the orchestrator in midfield, playing a more
advanced midfield role than he did at club level.
Camargo is competing with the likes of Victor Vazquez, Jonathan Osorio and Jay Chapman for time in
an advanced midfield role.
Likewise, Juan Cuadrado then offers support from
his advanced midfield role, serving to mask some of the weaknesses that we may have seen begin to creep into Alves» game at the end of his time with the club.
This served to allow the L.A. Galaxy forward more influence as Tijuana's Joe Corona was struggling to create in
the advanced midfield role.
Newcastle United to start with Gayle upfront with Perez, Ritchie and Atsu starting in
advance midfield roles.
Another player who Mkhitaryan will have to fight with for a starting place is the Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho, who likes to play in
an advanced midfield role and provide the front one or two with cutting passes.
Chelsea would do well to make a bid for him in the hope of employing him up there with Drogba and Anelka in a 4 -3-3 or as Drogba» strike partner in a 4 -4-2 with Anelka either on the bench or in
an advanced midfield role on the right.
Marouane Chamakh was handed a chance to impress up front with Sanchez Watt, with German youngster Thomas Eisfeld playing
an advanced midfield role.
In his younger days, Juanfran played for Real Madrid B as an out - and - out right winger and his performances in
an advanced midfield role were pivotal in helping Spain win the competition.
Spalletti tends to opt for more dynamic, physical players in the no. 10 role (such as Radja Nainggolan and Simone Perrotta - and, perhaps, Joao Mario), so I doubt Valero will play in
that advanced midfield role behind Mauro Icardi.