He's a DM imo. & even if that wasn't his role at Soton there's no reason he can't become one.
The main part of his game is tackling, intercepting and pressuring. He is energetic and mobile. His biggest limitations is his on the ball ability (he's looked better and better as he settles but that remains his weakness). We've seen fullbacks and centrebacks less suited to DM be converted to DMs.
It's nonsensical to put another DM beside him solely so that he can press higher up the pitch. It doesn't outweigh the benefit of having another one of our attackers on the pitch.
It's more logical to play him as DM. The CM(s) he is partnered with can cover here and there when needs to press higher.
If we field another DM it will be like having 2 DMs in possession. FUCK THAT.
The main part of his game is tackling, intercepting and pressuring. He is energetic and mobile. His biggest limitations is his on the ball ability (he's looked better and better as he settles but that remains his weakness). We've seen fullbacks and centrebacks less suited to DM be converted to DMs.
It's nonsensical to put another DM beside him solely so that he can press higher up the pitch. It doesn't outweigh the benefit of having another one of our attackers on the pitch.
It's more logical to play him as DM. The CM(s) he is partnered with can cover here and there when needs to press higher.
If we field another DM it will be like having 2 DMs in possession. FUCK THAT.