In the beginning it was Brozovic, then the turn of Borja Valero, Joao Mario for a while and finally Eder. Now he could test either Perisic or Candreva: the urgent search for a Trequartistsa continues for Spalletti.

“Joao Mario was used the most up until now because historically the number 10 is the one who should the best suited for that role, however his results have not proven satisfactory and often leaves the team to pick up the pieces in terms of possession  – emphasises Gazzetta dello Sport – at this point Spalletti may have to resort to using more experienced players. Perhaps turning one of the two wingers into this role.

Candreva who has not yet scored and only provided a single assist, so this could help remove his mistakes on the wing by moving him more centrally. Or there is Perisic who seems the least likely (with 3 goals and 3 assists so far) since removing him would the deprive the wings. However away from the pitch, Spalletti may try to adapt Vecino”. The Uruguayan does not have the same physical strengths of Radja Nainggolan but displays similar characteristics that are well matched with the position.