Everton

Marouane Fellaini: 'My best position is defensive midfield'

By Liam Power, Reporter | 11 May 2013

Everton talisman Marouane Fellaini declares that his best position for the future is defensive midfield, despite scoring 11 Premier League goals this season.

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini has declared that he feels more effective in a deeper, holding midfield role at Goodison Park.

Fellaini has often operated in an advanced position for the Toffees this season, scoring 11 Premier League goals in the process.

Despite his versatility, the Belgian international believes that he can control the match and be more efficient in defensive midfield, protecting the back four and distributing quickly.

He told The Mirror: "I know my quality. I know the most important things for me. When I came here, I knew the Premier League would be difficult, knew about the physical nature of the league and the high intensity.

"The manager gave me a lot of confidence and the players trusted me. I've worked hard on the training pitch and tried to give my maximum for the club. Sometimes I look at myself and ask, 'What is my best position?' I think it's a defensive midfielder, that's the best one.

"The manager might like it sometimes when I play up front because I can cause trouble for the defenders, but for me my best position defensive midfield, stopping the opposition and then looking to impose myself on a game. When I play up front, it's hard. It's not my position and I find it difficult. I've played in a few positions. Sometimes I've played well there. I understand why the manager might put me up there."

The 25-year-old has been linked with a move away from Merseyside in the last 24 hours and a reunion with David Moyes at Manchester United.