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Daniele De Rossi - The most complete central midfielder in Europe
Thought he put on an absolute master class against Madrid yesterday. Was strong in the tackle; passed the ball quickly and accurately over short and long distances; always picked the right moment to pressure the ball during the defensive phase and did so in textbook fashion; supported his team-mates in defensive actions and plugged the holes they left behind when they pushed forward; transitioned quickly in defence-attack and attack-defence; took up excellent positions between the centre-backs when required to do so; picked up both the strikers when they dropped off in front of the defence and second line runs from midfielders; made tactical fouls when they were needed; and contested aerial balls extremely capably.
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I was watching when Heinze went walkies, felt a slight twinge of nostalgia. He really aint the same player he was before his injury anymore. |
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As for De Rossi, I think it could be an exaggeration to say he is the most complete central midfielder in Europe. Fabregas would surely have some say in that? He's pretty good defensively Fabregas and isn't shy of getting stuck in. |
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Every time I see Heinze these days I smile at the idea that Madrid paid that much for him. And I agree De Rossi is top, top notch; it's the kind of role that the English game rarely produces but is churned out time after time in central and southern Europe. Someone who can sit in front of the back four and produce superb passes all night while being defensively switched on. From Guardiola to Pirlo today. Carrick is an exception but in England we only seem to produce attacking midfielders who score but have little discipline for a team game ie Gerrard, Lampard, Platt, Gazza. |
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Although with SN saying it then there will be some substance to it. Leg Saf just says stuff 'cos said player is the latest flavour of the month. |
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