He should model his game on Pirlo.
It was at A.C. Milan, in particular under manager
Carlo Ancelotti, where Pirlo made big strides in developing into a world class player, and one of the best
deep-lying playmakers and set-piece specialists in the world, as he went on to achieve notable domestic and international success during his time with the club. Pirlo later recalled the period he has spent in Milan with Ancelotti: "He changed my career, putting me in front of the defence. We shared some unforgettable moments. We had a magnificent past together."
[42] After Mazzone's pioneering decision to move Pirlo into a deep-seated playmaking role with Brescia during the previous season,
[43] Milan managers
Fatih Terim and, in particular, Carlo Ancelotti further developed this role for him at Milan.
[31] In Ancelotti's
4–3–1–2 and
4–3–2–1 formations, Pirlo was deployed as a deep-lying playmaker in front of the defence.