Rodri, De Bruyne and Bonmati talk about top playmakers’ skills
They give a unique insight into the technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills needed to highlight the midfield positions of the highest level match
Football – New UEFA « Technician » edition
The latest edition of the European Football Union (UEFA) magazine (UEFA) contains insights from world midfielder, Rodri, Kevin de Bruyne and Aitana Bonmati, as well as updates from the latest UEFA work on the elite development of young people, goalkeepers. Rodri, De Bruyne and Bonmati give a unique insight into the technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills needed to highlight the midfield positions at the highest levels of competition. Rodri, Spain’s representative and member of Manchester City, explains how the positioning and speed of movement are more important than physical force, the importance of controlling the pace of the game and to study where the so -called. second balls.
– Often people think you win the ball with the pressure of the player who has the ball, but nowadays most players are really skilled. They really read the different situations well and it is more common to win the ball with a prediction where that second ball will be played, rather than intercepting the ball. It is important to read where those second balls will be played. You need to study where and when these situations occur. If you are smart, you can predict and do things better than others. I think one of the key aspects of the midfield is the speed at which you move the ball or speed you enter into the game. You get this speed by orienting your body, controlling the ball well, using your body … All of these are very important midfield skills – says Rodri, winner of the Golden Ball.
According to the midfielder of Belgium and Manchester City, De Bruyne, one should not underestimate the willingness to cross great distances to meet the demands of the role at the highest level of the game, writes UEFA.
– I think people know what I can do with a wise ball and with creativity. But in my way of thinking even if I have a bad sword, I will still be one of the guys who run the most, who still press the other team and I think it’s an example for everyone else. Playing in the midfield, you don’t have much space. I would say that thinking about body orientation is one of the most important things to do as a midfielder, see where the space is, where you go with the ball or what happens around you. Even if the ball is far away, you look around and try to see what the blanks there are, even when you get the ball, you do the same, you will get the ball and, if your control is good, you get that little second to look and get another picture – says De Bruyne.
The Spanish and Barcelona offensive liaison player, Bonmati, another Golden Ball winner, explains why size does not prevent her from being physically strong and emphasizes the importance of teamwork, communication and mentality, writes UEFA.
– Although I am small, it does not mean that I am not physically strong. Sometimes we have the stereotype that to be physically strong you have to be great, but I think that being physically strong is much more than that. So I always try to bring my value to defense as well as in the attack phase. I think what characterizes me, and that is something I attach great importance to it is my mentality; Winning, competitive, ambitious. I think that’s why I became the player I am today. The mentality is what brings you to another dimension. Maybe you have talent, maybe you understand the game very well, but without that crumb of ambition, that will to win, for competitiveness, I think it would be difficult to achieve everything we have achieved. I think what makes you forward is your mentality. This is what awakens you every day, to continue to want to win – she explains, UEFA reports. NM
