With the improvement in Spence‘s physical condition, Chivu now has a wider range of options on the flanks. According to Corriere dello Sport, the abundance of choices in that area of the pitch becomes a tactical issue to be managed carefully.
The newspaper highlights how “the abundance on that side will be a boon for Cristian Chivu, who will have the task of finding the right formula to alternate them.”
Not just rotation: Corriere also opens up to a scenario in which both players are used at the same time. “The Nerazzurri coach can also surprise when needed, fielding them both, thanks not only to Spence’s versatility—already used on the left for his national team—but also to what Diouf is trying to provide, as he too has been deployed on the left by his coach.”
The dual ability to adapt to the left flank, common to both players, offers the coach tactical flexibility that could prove useful in upcoming lineup decisions.
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