06-01-2015, 04:07 PM
I think man management is key with him, as I don't think he's mentally the strongest. Also, he's often been asked to play as a mezzala, which he's not the best at. Personally, I think he's always been best in front of the defence as a regista. However, if this is the case he shouldn't be alone in being expected to offer security in front of the defence, so ideally a good all round midfielder will benefit him. I also think that he's at his best alongside intelligent and mobile midfielders, as they can give options to him to work with, not De Jong, who imo is technically and tactically limited and has no co-ordination with Montolivo.