Borys
Statistics Wizard
No no, Eriksen played with #6 and another supporting midfielder, and HE was the attacking midfielder. For Denmark he also has two midfielders behind in 4-2-3-1. So what you suggest is completely changing the way he was utilized. I didn't watch Brentford so I am not an expert on their setup, but considering our forwards lack of defensive skills and effort (and I'm not even talking about Ronaldo), we won't be able to play Eriksen - Bruno with just one midfielder behind (who is not suited to that role btw).I like the idea of Martinez as the DM. He seems very suitable for that role. But last match ETH didn't even bother to try him in that position so I'd doubt ETH would have any plan for Martinez as our DM.
As for Eriksen he has played as a CM in 36 in his last 50 matches. It's not ideal but imo it's the best combo using Eriksen Fred Bruno. Using Bruno as a supporting CM is both wasting his scoring ability and dangerous at the same time because of his tendency to lose the ball. Imo Eriksen is a safer option for that supporting role since he's more composed, more disciplined, calmer and has a better long - medium range pass. Benching Bruno or Eriksen for McT/VDB is even worse I think.
If Bruno is to play he has to be very high up the pitch, I'm a bigger fan of him as part of front 3 than deeper in midfield. But 2 midfielders (hopefully de Jong + Fred/vdb) supporting Eriksen would be as good as it can get this season, balanced and creative midfield.
Anyone + Eriksen and Bruno is not balanced, we can only play that if we expect to have 90% of the ball but has this ever happened with Bruno on the pitch?