Defensive Midfielder: Matic
In the 4-1-4-1 formation, the player who will be expected to play in that holding position is none other than Nemanja Matic.
Matic was brought in to play in that position and shield that defence while providing cover for his midfield partners.
Matic has proven to be one of the best holding midfielders in the game at the moment, though he hasn’t done much this season to warrant such praise.
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Matic will be responsible for covering not only for the two midfielders in front of him but also for the marauding full-backs.
With this formation, Matic will be dropping into the defence when the full-backs are on attack making the formation look like a 3-5-2 or 3-4-3.
He will be the one responsible for bringing stability to the defence, so they aren’t caught outnumbered on the counter.
Both full-backs will also enjoy the freedom that Matic will offer them as they will full thrust into attack without worry of their defensive duties since they will have someone to cover for them.
