Pep Guardiola’s never-ending tactical evolution
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast
The Realm of False Nines
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is the classic false nine, says John Defterios. Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has never had such a player at his club. The former Bayern Munich manager also used Riberi and Robin to play in that position.
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