Thiago Pitarch has impressed immensely under Alvaro Arbeloa, and could be ready to slide into Real Madrid's midfield long ...

Manchester United’s search for a commanding defensive midfielder is gathering pace as the club prepares for a new chapter in the centre of the pitch. With Casemiro approaching the end of his time at ...

Eintracht Frankfurt is still searching in vain for an ideal candidate for the defensive midfield. Under coach Albert Riera, Hugo Larsson is currently taking on the role of the lone number six, even ...

Using a back three is not automatically a cue to sit back and defend, it can be a bold and innovative shape. Here's why.

Liam Rosenior has struggled to find a set of tactics that have worked for Chelsea defensively. Against Everton, Chelsea set up in a defensive block rather than pressing man-to-man across the pitch.

The young defensive midfielder has the technical attributes to succeed at the highest level, and the opportunity to play in the Premier League will be quite exciting for him. Even though he is ...

Besiktas defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is keen on a move to Manchester United, according to two reliable sources, including Fabrizio Romano, and while the Red Devils have held talks over a ...

Ndidi had 91% passing accuracy, completed all four of his take-on, won 100% of his aerial duels. two clearances, five interceptions and won five of his six tackles. It’s been like this for a while.