We have been discussing some new tactics for Arsenal, even though we know that those discussions will be useless, because Arsenal always uses 4 -2-3-1 with Ozil behind the
striker as the central attacking midfielder.
The midfielder
thrived as the central attacking midfielder in Pellegrini's 4 -2-3-1 formation, and there was little in his performance to suggest that he couldn't contribute — at City or elsewhere — for another EPL campaign.
Adelaide could be the next to join the list but
as a central attacking midfielder, I think he will likely play as third choice back up behind Mesut Ozil and Santiago Cazorla, mainly featuring in domestic cup competitions.
Sane plays as winger and Ozil plays
as central attacking midfielder, so we can not compare them.
If Wenger trusted
him as a central attacking midfielder / playmaker, like his position in his national football team, Arshavin would have been our second Bergkamp.
As a central attacking midfielder, he should be able to read and dictate the game, but he can't.
If Wenger wants to gamble again, he can try to put Ozil back
as a central attacking midfielder, or keep using Iwobi / Sanchez as the central attacking midfielder / forward.
If Dembele plays
as a central attacking midfielder that pushes Christian Eriksen wide to the left and Nacer Chadli to the right.
Like Douglas Costa, Bernard can play on either side of the wings, or
as a central attacking midfielder.
Capable of operating on either flank,
as a central attacking midfielder and also as a secondary striker, the former Rennes star has been a key member of Tuchel's side this season.
Pulisic, who can also play
as a central attacking midfielder, hopes to make even more of a mark with Dortmund this season, with the club now under new management after Petr Bosz's arrival.
As the central attacking midfielder, the Chivas player consistently looked lost in his vital position.
It would make more sense for Mata to play
as the central attacking midfielder — he is a fantastic distributor of the ball with incredible vision, and that's where these attributes can really shine.
Julian is a renowned versatile attacker who can play as a winger,
as a central attacking midfielder and also as a center forward when needed.