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This is a telling sequence that we see far too often from Fede Valverde. His limitations as a pivot become clear when the game demands quick, accurate releases. A pivot needs to control tempo & This is a telling sequence that we see far too often from Fede Valverde. His limitations as a pivot become clear when the game demands quick, accurate releases. A pivot needs to control tempo & earn meters for teammates. His best work comes carrying into space or combining higher up, especially when there’s an actual pivot behind him. His sequence during Espi’s goal is a good example. Even in a double-pivot, the risk remains. The game never really slows down for Valverde. He’s more of a third midfielder in a 2+1 structure than a true pivot.