EPL 2016/17: Five players who have successfully transitioned to a new position

#5 James Milner

Milner has made the left-back position his own

As the days ticked down in the transfer deadline day of summer 2016, Liverpool fans were bewildered. The Reds were haggling with Leicester City for Ben Chilwell over a few million pounds difference in valuation. Jurgen Klopp seemed relaxed. Then came Moreno's erratic performance in the season opener against Arsenal. Liverpool fans were truly terrified by now, Jurgen Klopp seemed nonchalant.

Over the next few months, Liverpool fans and the rest of the league would find out why. James Milner as a footballer has never been able to nail down a position of his own; he has been too versatile for his own good. Having made his name as a midfielder, he has also proven himself to be a solid winger and an emergency right-back.

But left-back? On his weaker foot, on the weaker side? Yes, Milner has proved himself yet again. A true Mr Dependable if ever there was one, the former England international has diligently covered the length of the pitch in his fullback role.

He is a vital wide outlet in Liverpool's narrow attacking formation, not to mention his impeccable penalty record. Klopp came up with a way to field his vice-captain on the pitch even with all the midfield and forward positions already taken up by other players – and boy, has the decision worked well.