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Having four world-class midfielders was once deemed a luxury. But now, there are teams that have filled their midfield with top options. Nowadays, teams are happy to have world-class options on the bench as they seek to create a perfect squad.
This summer transfer window has once again seen the emergence of superteams., The likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Chelsea have created incredible squads with strength and depth, especially in midfield.
Midfield strength is key, as games can be dictated from that region of the park. On that note, here's a look at the five teams that have the best midfield in Europe right now.
#5 Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) boast the best squad in Europe right now, with stars in every position.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino has a wealth of options in every position. In attack he can pick from Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Angel Di Maria and Mauro Icardi. In midfield, the Argentine can call upon some of the best midfielders in the world.
PSG beat Barcelona to sign Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer this summer. The Dutch star joins a team that already boasts Marco Verratti, Leandro Paredes, Idrissa Gueye and Ander Herrera as options in midfield.
However, if there is one criticism to be made of the PSG midfield, it is that they lack a creative playmaker who can dictate play from the centre of the park.
#4 Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich continue to spend their money wisely, with the club renowned for their ability to spot and poach Bundesliga talents.
Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka were signed from German clubs. The Germany internationals have gone on to become mainstays in the Bayern Munich midfield. Frenchman Corentin Tolisso, who joined the club from Lyon in 2017 for nearly £38 million, is another such player. He will hope to have an injury-free campaign this time around.
More is expected from Spaniard Marc Roca, who barely featured last campaign after joining the club from Espanyol for £8 million in the summer. New signing, Austria international Marcel Sabitzer, is an extremely versatile player who can operate in midfield and further forward if needed.
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#3 Chelsea
Chelsea, who have a strong midfield, are among the favourites to win the Premier League this season. They have already tasted success under Thomas Tuchel by winning the Champions League last season.
Most of the attention has been aimed at Chelsea's acquisition of striker Romelu Lukaku this summer. The Belgian superstar, who has arrived at the club after two world-class seasons with Inter Milan, is a player who guarantees goals. Chelsea had some issues at the no.9 position last season, and Lukaku is expected to solve that.
In midfield, Chelsea have two of the best players in the world - Jorginho and N'Golo Kante. Croatia international Mateo Kovacic is an incredible option to have.
Chelsea also signed Spaniard Saul Niguez on loan from Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day to boost their midfield. Mason Mount is a sensational player who drifts between midfield and attack, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek could get some minutes in midfield as well.
#2 Manchester City
In midfield metronome Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City have one of the best players in the game at the moment.
The Belgium international has had some injury issues in recent months. But Manchester City's £106 million signing of Jack Grealish should reduce the creative burden on De Bruyne. Grealish is an attacking player, but Pep Guardiola could potentially utilise him in midfield on a regular basis.
Ilkay Gundogan was the club's top goalscorer in the league last season. The German has quietly done an excellent job since joining the club in 2016. Rodri and Fernandinho are both top-quality defensive midfielders, while Phil Foden is seen by many as both England's present and future.
#1 Real Madrid
Real Madrid might be light in several areas, but their midfield is arguably the best in Europe right now.
The quality of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos is well-known, as the duo has been key to Los Blancos' success in the last decade. Meanwhile, Casemiro has developed into one of the best defensive midfielders in the game. The young Federico Valverde has also produced some excellent performances.
Real Madrid signed the prodigious Eduardo Camavinga on deadline day for nearly £28 million from Rennes. The 18-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best young players in the game at the moment.
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