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I know it’s not his strong suit and doesn’t make use of his best attributes, but what would Zinny look like in that left 8 role? Can any tactical nerds here enlighten me?
I disagree, Zinny would be playing in the position he occupies 90% of the time and plays for Ukraine. He’s one of our best passers and is fairly press resistant. I would push him forward and have Tomi invert as a Defensive Midfielder.
To me it’s the missing part of the jigsaw Arteta hasn’t tried.
It just allows him to play as a proper regista without having to defend as a left back on top of that. I felt last season that the tactical demands of his role were too high. Dictacting play, creating chances, and defending in the last line? It’s crazy. Basically, with Zinchenko in midfield, I think his value in possession and our defensive solidity would improve.