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4.5

Barnes Attacking CM

By AnthonyT, 23-10-2020

Underrated and under-utilised icon. I was on the hunt for an attacking LCM to play in 4-2-3-1 or 4-1-2-1-2 after Firmino wasn't doing enough in the position. I debated quite a few players including KDB which seemed the obvious choice but I went with Barnes.

For some context I float around 2000 skill rating. Barnes in the LCM is set to get forward and get into the box for crosses, cut backs as always are key this year and he's the man who's arriving late into the box onto the end of a lot of them. Barnes is perfect for at attacking CM role, his dribbling is fluid, passing is accurate, and he scores the chances he should due to his high composure. His acceleration tied with his strength and stocky frame means he gets away from defenders with ease.

He is pricey especially when come December when Primes come out his value will decrease but he's a difference maker in midfield and has been worth it for me.

Dribbling
Pace
Passing
Strength/Stocky buid

Pricey
Will need subbing around the 75th mark

Formation: 4321

Position: CM

Games: 30

GPG: 0.33

APG: 0.53

4.5

Overall

4.0

Value

4.5

3.5

Stamina

Pace (8/10)

Shooting (7/10)

Passing (10/10)

Dribbling (9/10)

Defending (5/10)

Physicality (10/10)

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