Maurizio Sarri has decided to entrust the 'keys of the midfield' to Rodrigo Bentancur, having reiterated this by playing him in the Derby against Inter and by giving the substantial go-ahead for the sale of Pjanic to Barcelona. [GdS]
The Uruguayan, despite having less creativity than Pjanic, guarantees more speed & greater solidity in coverage. Benta is perhaps a less technical player than Pjanic but more complete and can play multiple roles in midfield. [GdS]