Maybe modern tactics mean that making the switch from defence to midfield is easier. Many years ago, full backs were more limited - you were just supposed to defend, and it didn't matter if you could get forward too.
With Keita, he will hunt you down, get the ball, then 'either get in the box and score or he has the same type of 'passing range Philippe Coutinho had in the final delivery.
I like Sevilla's attacking style. That is why I chose them.
I like to be in contact with the ball, have possession, to play.
I think a top-class midfielder needs to be able to tackle, get up and down the pitch, pass, create opportunities, and score goals. That's why I try to do everything; that's what I judge my game on.
I used to say I preferred midfield because I enjoy trying to make goals, and scoring is a buzz.
I'd say I was an attacking midfielder, and if you are going to be one of the best, you have to score goals and create them.
Little things that I've emphasized are turning in pockets and looking to penetrate and finding these spaces and playing at a good tempo when we're in the middle third.
I have worked on my defense skills and played in the midfield as well. Coaches are preparing players to play at any given position.
It is very important as a midfielder to score.
Over the long term, it is definitely my ambition to play in the midfield.
In the midfield, I'm not the most comfortable playing with my back to the goal, and in the midfield you find that ball a lot.
I am a player who likes to play in between the lines and try to break that midfield line, whether it's when I receive a pass or can go and show everyone what I am about.
Normally, I play in midfield where I'm challenging the players and trying to take the ball.
As a holding midfield player, you want movement and to play between the lines.
I would like to do what Cristiano has done: start wide and go into the middle as a No. 10 or 9.
Playing in midfield is a different ball game. You have to be on the half-turn all the time, have a different picture in your head of what is behind you and in front of you. Playing at right-back is different again.
You have to sometimes shoot from the second row, that's all football. So you have to be a bit more flexible.
Tactically, I know how to play on one side even though I remain convinced that I can play better through the middle.
I have to play with discipline in midfield.
