hold up

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Bournemouth's direct style of attack means Semenyo's pace, good hold-up play, smart decision-making and two-footed ball-striking are more easily transferred to this City side.

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So what is causing the hold-up?

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Tuchel likely sees Bellingham as a number 10, aiming to utilise him in the same way he has used Rogers, hoping to get good ball progression, hold-up play and goals.

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Team-mate Mariona Caldentey regularly played progressive passes into Russo last season, so strong hold-up play was necessary.

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His hold-up play was good but you've got to be able to score goals.

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