Real have a plethora of attacking options in the centre of the park, with James Rodriguez, Isco and Jese Rodriguez to choose from; however, besides Toni Kroos and Modric, Real offer little in the
way of a holding midfielder.
Manchester City look all set to announce the
signing of holding midfielder Bruno Zuculini from Argentinian club Racing Club, with the Mail suggesting that the fee could be in the region of # 3m.
Considering the amount of times Coquelin has been exposed this season and the lack of an out - and - out alternative to the Frenchman, Arsenal really have to go into the summer transfer window in
search of a holding midfielder and looking at the market now, Danilo seems to be the only top - quality player in that position who is likely to be on the move.
That why we are asking for a
beast of holding midfielder to help calm, control and protect our back four but genius Wenger insists we can go on with small lightweight Dm.
One of the key
aspects of a holding midfielder's game is to able to cut out any attack before it reaches their defence and this often involves intercepting any passes in behind the midfield.
Deep - Lying Playmaker was all the rage a couple of seasons ago and I would suggest that Xhaka fits into this category, although he does also have the
physicality of a Holding Midfielder.
Danilo Pereira is
more of a holding midfielder and a destroyer, Porto have financial problems so could let him go at a reduced price e.g. # 25 / 30m
Combination of CB area all ready strong enough IF arsene get V. DIJK (KOLASINAC — KOSCIELNY — V.DIJK — BELLERIN) If there is counter attack usually arsenal unable to handle because
less of holding midfielder.
Whilst flamini has been a valiant servant for Arsenal he is hardly the
type of holding midfielder that will take us to trophies, but I'll be glad if he proves me wrong.
Well if
all of our holding midfielders got injured, I'd stick Chambers in there.
Ideally I would like to merge the abilities of Arteta and Coquelin into a «beast»
of a holding midfielder, but since I am not God, that is sadly not possible.
Arteta is not entirely playing as defensive midfielder guarding the back four but more
of a holding midfielder.
You can even argue that Ramsey paired with Santi can be more
of a holding midfielder, as oppose to an attacking one.
AW wont go for
any of the holding midfielders being linked to the club (Alonso, Barry..).
Powell's average position on the night was higher than any player in Portland's defensive line, and even
that of holding midfielder Diego Chara.