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9 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said:

I'm confused. I hate this number bollocks, but isn't the 8 you guys refer to a box to box? They are by definition down there? 

For me an 8 is somewhat box-to-box but the emphasis is on the final third.  Like Lampard.

Having two proper wide players who are an attacking threat - like Liverpool, Man City, Bayern use - means your striker is always supported and usually has more room.  The number 8 (De Bruyne, Lampard type player) can then arrive into the space.

Not trying to teach you about football, just explaining what I mean by a number 8.

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