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I’m of the opinion that we’ve outgrown him but I don’t think current formations/ tactics are helping him. Dier was at us best when he was a DM, either 2 man or 3 man midfield, dropping between two centre backs when we attacked so that both fullbacks could bomb up the pitch. We are now playing a formation that, whether 352 or 4231/433, involves two centre backs and a full back who basically tucks in as a wide centre back, making Dier’s biggest strength obsolete and accentuating his flaws as our midfield need to be proactive and quick thinking the moment we have the ball.
His best position in this formation would be as the defensive RB to Aurier’s attacking RB, but would rely on Sessegnon being trusted to play as an attacking winger. Won’t happen, especially now that Davies is fit enough to be the defensive left back option again, meaning Tanganga might well be the defensive RB option going forward.
His best position in this formation would be as the defensive RB to Aurier’s attacking RB, but would rely on Sessegnon being trusted to play as an attacking winger. Won’t happen, especially now that Davies is fit enough to be the defensive left back option again, meaning Tanganga might well be the defensive RB option going forward.