I understand why people have been wanting to see Emre play in midfield after his outstanding performances at RCB.
His reading of the game, the way he powers out of defense with the ball, his tenacity and strength are all traits we've been missing from midfield for years but those traits are almost unheard of in a CB so it gives us a weapon that other teams don't have.
Talking to a coach the other day about his game, where he should play and how to develop his game, he said that if Emre wants to get into the German national team he should stay at CB for those very reasons.
He is unique in what he brings to a team playing in that position but not so much playing in midfield. Now that doesn't mean that he can't or won't play in midfield eventually but for now I'd prefer him to remain at RCB.
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