How to play left midfield
Not to be confused with wingers, left midfielders offer more stability in a team than a traditional winger.
QUICK AND INTELLIGENT:Giggs played in a traditional flat four and had high work rate in both attack and defence
Left-midfielders play normally in a flat four midfield. They must be confident on the ball and have a good passing range. Their main role is to offer support in wide areas and put the ball in the box. However, unlike wingers , they must be able to recycle possession and trackback. Coutinho and Giggs are perfect examples of left-midfielders with great feet and quality passing range.
The players
Left midfielders should take note of Coutinho's shooting and ball control. They are important attributes to have in this role.
WATCH:Coutinho's amazing long-range shooting
Giggs was the ultimate left midfielder , possessing a dangerous cross and lightning-quick pace to attack teams on the counter and trackback to help his defence. This is why he was such an integral part of Manchester United's 442 formations.
WATCH:Giggs' electric pace
Reus is a vital player in Dortmund's set up , moving more central in recent years. However, he is still dangerous in attack down the left flank and his passing ability is a constant threat.
WATCH:Reus' all-round ability
Final Note
The left midfield role requires many different attributes. Which attribute is most important?
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