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9 Tweets 1 reads Jan 19, 2023
Stefan Bajcetic vs Wolves.
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Stefan Bajcetic is a 18 year-old midfielder for Liverpool, and specifically plays the '6 role'. He started off his career at the Celta Vigo academy, originally playing as a CB, before moving to Liverpool. He has now become a favourite, especially after his performance last night.
Firstly, I am a big fan of his ability to pick up loose balls and carry on play. Picking up a loose ball in scrappy possession requires a high level of game intelligence, but he does this and then progresses the ball calmly and composed.
He proves himself to be a very composed player and shows a lot of trust in his own ability, especially when being pressed by the opposition. He uses his body very well and shrugs players of the ball while combining it with clever foot work.
To be able to hold onto the ball, especially in the midfield, is a key aspect of a s elite level 6. Ball retention is very key to being able to keep possession and then get the ball moving. He does this well on numerous occasions.
His first touch passes under pressure are very clever. You wouldn't expect such a young player to have such good awareness with opposition press. Moutinho constant tried to close him down, but Bajcetic would constantly just knock a clever pass past him and keep it moving.
Once again, he reads the game very well, always got his next move and play in his mind, and finds this very quickly. Attempting to pick up loose position can be a rick, due to bringing yourself out of position. However, every time he does this he shows confidence to be effective.
His tackling and ball winning game is very underrated, he brings himself out of position when necessary to support his team mates and 9/10 times puts in a fearless tackle and wins the ball back. It's very promising that at such a young age, he's fearless in those moments.
Overall, the kid has shown a lot of potential when playing for Liverpool and is definitely due to get more minutes, the fans and Klopp are very big fans of him. Keep your eye on this kid.
Appreciate the time reading it.

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