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'He's a box-to-box midfielder': Manager sends message to Louis van Gaal over Man Utd star
MAROUANE FELLAINI'S best position is as a box-to-box midfielder, according to his Belgium manager Marc Wilmots.
Marouane Fellaini has struggled for Man Utd since joining in 2013
The 28-year-old is far from a fan favourite at Old Trafford having struggled for form since arriving in 2013.
One of the main factors in Fellaini's struggles has been the difficulty in finding a position which suits his attributes.
Louis van Gaal has been playing the Belgium international in a deeper midfield role while his predecessor David Moyes used him in the number 10 position.
But Wilmots insists he is a box-to-box midfielder.
"I know him by heart," he told The Times.
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"In my eyes, he is a box-to-box [midfielder]. He could also play as a number six by himself, but not with a partner.
"He has the ability to play on the offensive too, as Everton used him. He is the best goal scorer I have.
"He is a very good player with a unique profile, but he is a player who must be used taking his qualities into account."
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