Absolutely, but at 24 he can still learn that, remembering that Fernandhino is nearly 10 years older, basically came here as a box to box midfielder, and still improving. Bernardo can learn from him "on the job", and he certainly has all the attributes.For many games - and especially in our system - that's certainly true. But against top sides - a ball-winning DM who can sense danger and can break up play - is - if not essential - certainly very helpful.
Bernardo has the motor to play deeper and break up play - but I don't think he has the defensive nous that Fernandinho has.
Perhaps so - but Bernardo's skill set - for me - is very much CAM - a position at which he already excells. Bernardo's passing range is a short one-two, or deft dink. And he's got a very good shot on him. I think that Bernardo will play AM for us - which for me, is his best position. Fernandinho's skill set is unique in our side - and we really need to sign a replacement for him ASAP.Absolutely, but at 24 he can still learn that, remembering that Fernandhino is nearly 10 years older, basically came here as a box to box midfielder, and still improving. Bernardo can learn from him "on the job", and he certainly has all the attributes.
You don't want to limit a player of Bernardo's strengths by playing him as a DM, a player like him has to play in the attacking third
I’d be interested to hear how you think that would improve the team’s balance and overall effectiveness.
Absolutely, but at 24 he can still learn that, remembering that Fernandhino is nearly 10 years older, basically came here as a box to box midfielder, and still improving. Bernardo can learn from him "on the job", and he certainly has all the attributes.