Nah, more like how Havertz played as the left 8. Often pushing forward into the centre forward position, particularly for the long ball, with the “striker” (Trossard/Jesus) dropping in.
I mean, who knows what Mikel has up his sleeve. I just see this as being less disruptive to the relationships that already exist than moving someone other than Rice into the 6.
No. Was still talking 4-3-3 just with Trossard dropping deep sometimes and Merino stepping up to fill that space.
So, Merino playing Odegaard’s position, half #8, half #10?
Nah, more like how Havertz played as the left 8. Often pushing forward into the centre forward position, particularly for the long ball, with the “striker” (Trossard/Jesus) dropping in. I mean, who knows what Mikel has up his sleeve. I just see this as being less disruptive to the relationships that already exist than moving someone other than Rice into the 6.