Who should play in Southampton's #10 role against Swansea?

Who should play in Southampton’s #10 role against Swansea?

By Erik Franzo | Aug 6, 2017

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: James Ward-Prowse of Southampton (L) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Dusan Tadic of Southampton (R) during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton at White Hart Lane on March 19, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 28: Dusan Tadic of Southampton holds off Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary’s Stadium on December 28, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) /

Dusan Tadic

His technique and vision in passing make him a leading candidate. He can unlock defenses with touch passes through the defensive line. He is one of the few players who looks to connect with Gabbiadini making his quick-darting runs off the ball.

The Serbian does lack finishing skills and strength to hold up the ball in traffic, but is creative enough to draw a foul and a free kick in a good area.

I see his true position as a winger or inside forward though who lives on the wing and swings inside from time to time. I miss the days where he was near the top of the Premier League in chance creation, primarily from crossing it into the box. Wouldn’t that work well when you have three true aerial threats in Manolo Gabbiadini, Charlie Austin, and Shane Long?