James Maddison

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His two best performances of the season were some combination of him spraying it around from the 6 position (space) or when he and Deki are on opposite sides up front and he's allowed to make runs (space).

Not saying he can't play in congestion, but he runs the game when given that space

Very few players around that can run a game without being given that space. Unless they're playing for a team that has very good ball players on most or all positions.

Perhaps we're talking about somewhat things?

To me there's hardly a player in our squad that I think is more likely to both keep possession and progress possession in a useful way from a tight spot than Maddison. When playing well at least.

Kulusevski can be very effective in those situations, but usually plays with a high level of risk. Progresses it well quite often, but will also lose it quite often.

Bentancur too is good in those situations and a good mix of keeping possession and progressing the ball, but too often let down by limited awareness.

Solanke has really impressed me in tight spaces.