When Roger Espinoza was listed at the defensive midfielder spot for Sporting Kansas City, both last year and in the game against Nasvhille SC on Saturday, I was the first person to say, “I don’t like this idea.” Espinoza is a box-to-box midfielder, a #8 if you will. He’s maurades up and down the pitch destroying anyone who gets into his way. At least, that’s how he’s always needed to play.
But what if this may be the perfect transitional spot for him as his career nears it’s end? Hear me out.
Pros of this Idea
One of the biggest complaints I’ve seen from fans about Ilie Sanchez’s play last year was he lacked physicality.