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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast
How to Choose a Number 10 Player for West Ham
Phillip Billing is a funny kind of player. He doesn't feel like a defensive midfielder, he's very good at making runs into the box and playing 1-2s. I didn't choose Declan Rice for my West Ham player, but Lucas Packettar is my attacking midfielder. Only Enzo Fernandez has attempted more three balls per 90 among this bottom half cohort of midfielders. So we know how much he likes to punch the ball forward.
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