“Hard question” – Andrey Santos gives interesting answer when asked what his best position is | OneFootball

Andrey Santos gave an interesting answer when asked what his best position was ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League clash with Qarabag on Wednesday.

Santos is part of the squad who have travelled to Azerbaijan and could be in line to start in midfield, with Enzo Maresca likely to make a number of changes.

The 21-year-old was an unused substitute in the win against Tottenham, but has made 11 appearances in all competitions this season.

Andrey Santos on his best position

Santos scored his first Chelsea goal in the win against Wolves in the Carabao Cup last month, but is still waiting for his Premier League goal.

The Brazil international has looked impressive at times this season, but faces fierce competition with the likes of Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.

Santos scored his first Chelsea goal against Wolves. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Santos has been deployed in both a midfield pivot and a more advanced role on occasions this season, and provided an interesting answer when asked what his best position was.

“This is a hard question, because when I was young I always played like a number six,” he told his pre-match press conference.

“In the Premier League it’s a little bit different. I can play in both positions, number six and number eight.

“I think the most important thing is helping Chelsea and helping my team-mates.

“If the coach wants me to play like a number six, I will do my best, and if he wants me to play like a number eight, I will do my best too.”

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Santos impressed on loan at Strasbourg last season, and had attracted interest from Bayern Munich, whilst an approach from Saudi side Al-Qadsiah was knocked back.

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Manchester United have reportedly made Santos a target, but Chelsea’s stance remains that the midfielder isn’t for sale.

Santos will be hoping he gets enough minutes this season to make the Brazil squad for the World Cup this summer, and given the amount of games, and how long Chelsea’s last campaign was there should be plenty of opportunities.