Leeds United loanee Jamie Shackleton has claimed Marcelo Bielsa’s willingness to play him in two different positions helped him develop as a player. Shackleton made the temporary switch to Millwall earlier this month in search of regular game time.
The 22-year-old made just one substitute appearance following the appointment of Jesse Marsch and was often a bit-part player under the management of Bielsa, who often played him at right back rather than his preferred central midfield role. After securing his move to the Lions, that is where Shackleton will be hoping he can show off his abilities at the Den.
Having said that, though, Shackleton believes his ability to also play at right back makes him a better asset to a squad but is confident that his best attributes make him far more suited to playing in the middle of the park.
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Speaking to the South London Press, he said: “It improved me as a player massively, which can only be a good thing. That is what you train every day to do – improve. I can only say positive things about him, I learned to play a new position in a relatively short space of time.
“I’m able to help the team in a different position and provide different options, if needed. Out of the two I feel midfield is my natural position. Right-back isn’t somewhere I don’t enjoy playing, but I feel my qualities and skill-set can be shown off better in midfield.”
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