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It goes something like this.
More advanced than a defensive midfielder, much heavier defensive responsibilities and aptitude than a central midfielder.
Breaks up and stops play in the middle whether against world class opponents or Richard Hughes, and then fits right back into the momentum of the team's attacking thrust.
Certainly not a water carrier having been United's most influential midfielder over the season, and most often imposes his dominance on the midfield despite lacking certain technical skills and strength that one would think are important to impose.
Some would say, the new Roy Keane. But there seems to be a slight tactical variation. In the defensive side of the pitch, Fletcher moves around much more to chase opponents. Like a "defensively roaming central midfielder"?! He would chase down play on the wing, pick up a man along the back line, and also mop up in behind the line. Which is unusual for a defensive midfielder like Keane or Makelele who prefer to stay in a certain zone and cut down on balls between the midfield and defence. Definitely you could say, he brings more "legs" to the defensive aspect of the game...
so yes, maybe a bit of genius from the old Manager once again. I just don't think professional football has seen a player like Fletcher. Or is it better just leaving it at "hybrid player"?
It goes something like this.
More advanced than a defensive midfielder, much heavier defensive responsibilities and aptitude than a central midfielder.
Breaks up and stops play in the middle whether against world class opponents or Richard Hughes, and then fits right back into the momentum of the team's attacking thrust.
Certainly not a water carrier having been United's most influential midfielder over the season, and most often imposes his dominance on the midfield despite lacking certain technical skills and strength that one would think are important to impose.
Some would say, the new Roy Keane. But there seems to be a slight tactical variation. In the defensive side of the pitch, Fletcher moves around much more to chase opponents. Like a "defensively roaming central midfielder"?! He would chase down play on the wing, pick up a man along the back line, and also mop up in behind the line. Which is unusual for a defensive midfielder like Keane or Makelele who prefer to stay in a certain zone and cut down on balls between the midfield and defence. Definitely you could say, he brings more "legs" to the defensive aspect of the game...
so yes, maybe a bit of genius from the old Manager once again. I just don't think professional football has seen a player like Fletcher. Or is it better just leaving it at "hybrid player"?
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