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False nine or false starting XI Why Alonso and Carrick’s False Nine Experiments Failed
So why do managers use a false nine? And how can it go wrong?
What is a False Nine?
Chelsea suffered only their second Premier League defeat at home to bitter rivals
Tottenham on Saturday.
The Blues started the game with creative midfielder Morgan Rogers playing in a “false nine” position, in the absence of striker Joao Pedro.
Arda Güler’s Time to Shine: Can He Be Xabi Alonso’s Star Man at Real Madrid?
He broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s record at Euro 2024. Now, Arda Güler could be Xabi Alonso’s secret weapon. With Real Madrid entering a...
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