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I think this is José's plan. It seems to be the case that teams currently aim to keep 3 players back when in possession and on the attack. Poche achieved this by employing a dedicated DM because he wanted both full backs high up. Mourinho is doing it using a full back which negates the need for the DM and gives more scope for playing more progressive CM's.If you play Lo Celso, Ndombele and Winks together, do you need a DCM? As Lo Celso and Winks break up the play and I am sure Ndombele will/does as well! As long as they all out in the effort it gives all 3 freedom to attack or sit back if the other 2 go forward and doesn't limit they way we set up.