Andrey Santos reveals what Liam Rosenior has done to make “big difference” to his performance | OneFootball

Andrey Santos has admitted Liam Rosenior playing him in a deeper role has made a big difference to his performance levels.

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The Brazilian flourished under Rosenior last season at Strasbourg, where he played a key role as the Ligue 1 outfit qualified for the Conference League.

Enzo Maresca handed Santos his debut at the Club World Cup last summer, but it’s clear the Italian didn’t fully trust him.

Andrey Santos on vital change Liam Rosenior has made

However, with Maresca leaving in January and the subsequent arrival of Rosenior, Santos has arguably been the biggest beneficiary.

The Brazilian has been deployed in a midfield pivot alongside Moises Caicedo with Enzo Fernandez pushed further up the pitch.

Santos has been one of the best players under Rosenior. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images.)

Santos looks a different player to the one we saw earlier this season, and he’s revealed what Rosenior has done, which really helped his performance.

“[Enzo] Maresca saw me as a bit more advanced,” he told Geglobo as quoted on X.com.

“Liam [Rosenior] had known me for longer, he knew my potential, he knew things. I started dropping back a bit more, wearing the number five shirt, and that made a big difference in my performance.”

Paul Merson believes Santos has been one of the best performers under Rosenior, and he’ll likely start against Arsenal on Sunday.

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Despite the impressive performances Santos has put in this season, the Blues are thought to be in the market for a midfielder this summer.

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Chelsea are said to be looking to ease the burden on Caicedo and Fernandez, with reported concerns over Romeo Lavia’s injury issues.

They’ve been linked with both Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson, but it’s unclear if Chelsea are prepared to spend big money in midfield again.

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