The New York Times

Why are defensive midfielders now scoring so many goals?

There are several terms for the player in the deepest midfield role. The defensive midfielder. The holding midfielder. The sitting midfielder. The anchorman. They all convey roughly the same kind of ...
Forbes

How Big A Problem Is Tottenham Hotspur’s Midfield?

TOPSHOT - Tottenham Hotspur's Portugese midfielder #06 Joao Palhinha celebrates after scoring their fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Tottenham Hotspur ...

Man United risk falling into an obvious tactical trap with their next midfield signing

Manchester United had plans for a midfield overhaul this summer.INEOS needed to sign an upgrade on Manuel Ugarte, who has ...
The New York Times

What’s wrong with Newcastle United? Part one: New midfield and intensity issues

Can the real Newcastle United please stand up? Four games into the 2023-24 season and Eddie Howe’s side have shown four different faces. The opening day’s 5-1 win over Aston Villa was a reprisal of ...