2. Eric Dier’s Comfort in Midfield
Eric Dier has emerged as one of the most promising central midfielders in the Premier League over the past year or so. His energy in the middle of the park, his constant running and his fearless tackling combined with his ability on the ball and keen eye for a pass, make him an excellent option to have in the midfield.
But due to the injury to Alderweireld, Dier was used as a centre-back by Pochettino in recent weeks, where he did not look very convincing. The 22-year old wasn’t bad as a centre-half, but he seems to be much more comfortable in his new role of a midfielder and looks a much better player in the centre of the pitch. While he can fill in as a centre-back, Dier’s value lies in the midfield and is best suited to the role of an all-action box to box midfielder that he has made his own which is why Pochettino should sign a defender and use Dier where he is at his destructive best.
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