Zielinski is convinced of the playmaker role: the resistance was only mental

Piotr Zielinski is experiencing a phase of tactical growth that is leading him to discover a new role. The Polish midfielder gave a lengthy interview to the Gazzetta dello Sport, in which he spoke about his evolution on the field and the change in perspective regarding the position of playmaker.

“Who knows if I’ll end my career as a defender, in Poland… There has definitely been an evolution. I became a pure midfielder at Empoli, first with Sarri and then especially with Giampaolo,” the player said, retracing the stages of his journey.

The move to Inter represented a further phase of growth. Zielinski admitted that he is learning to play in front of the defense, a task that initially did not fully convince him. “And at Inter I’m also learning the role of playmaker. I have to admit that I’m starting to be convinced. Mine was a mental resistance. I still see myself as a mezzala but I lack nothing to play in front of the defense,” he concluded.