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What Makes the Perfect Modern Midfielder?

September 19, 2026·37 min
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Max Scott is joined by former Liverpool midfielder and Head of Academy Player Development at Burnley, Charlie Adam to debate the changing role of the modern midfielder. They discuss Declan Rice, physicality versus flair, the influence of statistics, academy development and how coaches should manage exciting young talents such as Max Dowman. Plus, Charlie compares midfield greats past and present and assesses the summer’s biggest midfield transfers.VoiceNotes & Email: podcasts@talksport.co.ukYouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORT & @talkSPORT2Instagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.comPhoto Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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