Even Khedira does that with
occasional forward runs..
Not exact matches
obviously I would prefer to have a much more suitable alternative in the defensive midfielder positions but if they focused more on defensive end and the
occasional long - ball, this would allow Bellerin and Sead ample opportunities to bomb
forward on their respective wings while still having enough cover to maintain their defensive shape... it would likewise allow for overlapping
runs on both wings, thereby letting both Sanchez and Perez to cut inside and get shots away in and around the top of the box with their most dominant feet... if goals were needed I would sub Bellerin for OX and bring Ramsey in for Elneny then switch to a 3 -2-4-1 (more of a 3 -1-5-1 with Ramsey playing higher up the pitch) and I would only use Giroud as a sub when the game dictated it for tactical reasons... this would allow us to be a high energy team with incredible link - up play and a much more direct approach in the offensive end
NO Arsen paid 35 million quid for a defensive midfielder who cant
run or tackle but can make the
occasional long pass so he has to be backed up by a player who can tackle but who is unable to pass the ball
forward (only sideways or back) or take a shot at goal, that is a serious issue.
Sterling and Moses swapped wings with little success, and Steven Gerrard made
occasional runs forward to link up with Suarez, leaving the midfield further exposed to the counter attack.