The problem is that this position slowly loses popularity and is often replaced with the 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formations for they are reputated to be far more efficient to many teams.
4-3-3 with CDM for better defence and more controlled midfield that can hold together with CMs playibg box to box ( Barcelona basically).
4-2-3-1 for having a high number in the middle and keeping high pressure on the defence, better possesion with the ball and more passing options.
Havertz is somewhere between the two, he can perform well in a mixte position because he does not have a striker/ center forward role, nor he has a very good passing range. Don’t get me wrong, his passing is fine, but not thoes top level passing that are important to open up defences and create chances from his team.
Why the 4-2-3-1 does not work despite Havertz beiing able to play CAM, it is because it is taken by Ødegaard. Therfor, he will usually play CM or CDM which is, by far, not his best positions.
The problem is that this position slowly loses popularity and is often replaced with the 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formations for they are reputated to be far more efficient to many teams.
4-3-3 with CDM for better defence and more controlled midfield that can hold together with CMs playibg box to box ( Barcelona basically).
4-2-3-1 for having a high number in the middle and keeping high pressure on the defence, better possesion with the ball and more passing options.
Havertz is somewhere between the two, he can perform well in a mixte position because he does not have a striker/ center forward role, nor he has a very good passing range. Don’t get me wrong, his passing is fine, but not thoes top level passing that are important to open up defences and create chances from his team.
Why the 4-2-3-1 does not work despite Havertz beiing able to play CAM, it is because it is taken by Ødegaard. Therfor, he will usually play CM or CDM which is, by far, not his best positions.