Ethan Ampadu...

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Re: Ethan Ampadu...

Which he isn't

But you would play him in front of a back four? What would his roll be in such a position?

[Jordi Culé]

Re: Ethan Ampadu...

My apologies, after a quick review I can now see that he scored a tap-in, and also misplaced a pass which accidentally hit the crossbar.

His attempt that hit the crossbar showed what great skill and technique he possesses.

His defending for Verona's first and third goals was abysmal.

I rate Ampadu but he drops more than the occasional bollock.

[Jordi Culé]

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Didn't Wales try him in that position once? If my memory isn't playing tricks he consistently gave the ball away?

Being a complete hypocrite I always think his skill set is made for that position. He just can't do it!

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

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But you would play him in front of a back four? What would his roll be in such a position?

He's not going to stay put as a defensive midfielder wether that's his role or not

Players of quality with great engines can play defensively or go on Lung busting runs into the opposition box

Gazza spent plenty of time defending

[Wales-Bales]

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But you would play him in front of a back four? What would his roll be in such a position?

Generally as a CDM, but there are plenty of tactical innovations going on in the game with players taking up different positions depending on specific situations.

[jon1959]

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A clever manager would play him in front of a back four, but also utilise his ability to drop into the CCB position when required. I believe this is the sort of thing that Pochettino does, although I hope Ampadu gets a move away from Chelsea before next season.

It's also what Bulut does according to a few Turkish journalists. Hmmm.....

[City123]

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Didn't Wales try him in that position once? If my memory isn't playing tricks he consistently gave the ball away?

Being a complete hypocrite I always think his skill set is made for that position. He just can't do it!

Some of his best performances for Wales have come as a midfielder. He looked a world beater on his debut, moving to Chelsea is the worst thing he could have done

[The Bloop]

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Think he suits best in a 4141 formation.
He can push forward to support the midfield and fill the space allowing the wingers to attack, or when defending either hold his position in front or drop into the back line.

[Wales-Bales]

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Think he suits best in a 4141 formation.
He can push forward to support the midfield and fill the space allowing the wingers to attack, or when defending either hold his position in front or drop into the back line.

That's my thinking too and it suits his versatility. I've also noticed that he has become quite good at playing through a high press during his time in Italy.

[J R Hartley]

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His attempt that hit the crossbar showed what great skill and technique he possesses.

His defending for Verona's first and third goals was abysmal.

I rate Ampadu but he drops more than the occasional bollock.

His defending for the 2nd wasn’t great either.

He possess terrific technical and passing ability but he’s a luxury player, which is not a great trait when you’re a defender / defensive midfielder.

3 relegations in 3 years at just 22 is not great to have on your CV.

[Rjk]

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His defending for the 2nd wasn’t great either.

He possess terrific technical and passing ability but he’s a luxury player, which is not a great trait when you’re a defender / defensive midfielder.

3 relegations in 3 years at just 22 is not great to have on your CV.

I think he has all the physical/technical attributes to do well in those positions, but he does need to improve in his positioning and cut out the rash moments. those things should come with experience, especially if he sticks to one role rather than flitting between midfield and defence

[J R Hartley]

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I think he has all the physical/technical attributes to do well in those positions, but he does need to improve in his positioning and cut out the rash moments. those things should come with experience, especially if he sticks to one role rather than flitting between midfield and defence

I think he makes far too many mistakes to be the last line of defence and would use him as a DM.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

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I think he makes far too many mistakes to be the last line of defence and would use him as a DM.

He swtiches off all the time. He's a DM. Him and Joe Rodon as a CB pairing would be absolutely hilarious.

He should screen a back 4, pick it up and give it to the full back or the playmaker next to him.

[Wales-Bales]

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He swtiches off all the time. He's a DM. Him and Joe Rodon as a CB pairing would be absolutely hilarious.

He should screen a back 4, pick it up and give it to the full back or the playmaker next to him.

All the time? I saw him comfortably control the Champions League final strikers Martinez, Dzeko & Lukaku back in March while playing at CCB. He's still young and consistency will come with experience.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

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All the time? I saw him comfortably control the Champions League final strikers Martinez, Dzeko & Lukaku back in March while playing at CCB. He's still young and consistency will come with experience.

He's just made 3 pretty big howlers in a vital game. He switches off too often. He's does it often for Wales, too.

Inter had 28 shots in that game, and even though I think xG is nonsense, Inter had an xG of 3.49. He can't have defended that well