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Guest Part-Time Owl

They're both defensive midfielders and, as I'm sure you've noticed, that is not his strong point. May drop Fellaini back deeper and play him ACM but I have my doubts.

Sounds like Ross had a quiet game today - bypassed by a more direct approach?

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Guest wilyfox

we seem to get more from Barkley in a 5-man midfield. in a 442 with Semedo alongside him, perhaps he's required to be more disciplined without the freedom to roam.

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Guest Part-Time Owl

we seem to get more from Barkley in a 5-man midfield. in a 442 with Semedo alongside him, perhaps he's required to be more disciplined without the freedom to roam.

Would agree with that entirely, in fact I would say that he can only play in a free role, no defensive side to his game whatsoever. MASSIVE talent but needs to be played in the ACM role in an attacking 4-5-1 formation. He has been schooled in the everton and england set-ups to collect the ball from the centrebacks and distribute, I think he's much better in the final third as he takes too many risks when playing deep.

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