Stefano Sensi played multiple midfield roles for Sassuolo in their 4-3-3 and 3-4-2-1 formations. In the 4-3-3, he played as a regista in front of the defense, dropping deep and distributing the ball forward, and as a central midfielder between the lines. In the 3-4-2-1, he played as a playmaker in the double pivot and as a trequartista between the lines. Sensi's tactical intelligence and technical ability allowed him to interpret different roles, demonstrating his positional polyvalence which will be important for his further development and potential transfer to bigger clubs.

1. The positional polyvalence of Stefano
Sensi in Sassuolo 's 4-3-3 and 3-4-2-1

2. *This season's bright star in Sassuolo's Positional Play was obviously the young
technical midfielder Stefano Sensi. His tactical intelligence made him a pillar in De
Zerbi's philosophy of two touches attractive model/s of play.
*This is also a huge merit to his own capability of interpreting more than one role ,
not only in one system , but in two.
*Growing as potential number 10 [Trequartista], he evolved into a polyvalent player,
moving from a Central Midfielder between the lines in a midfield of three, then as
Regista in the same midfield of three, till a playmaker in a double pivot in front of the
defense, finishing as double trequartista in the left-halfspace behind the striker.
*His evolution [positional polyvalence] is fundamental especially in the Juego De
Posicion.
Let's observe his polyvalence through the tactical optic :

3. A. 4-3-3
A.1 A Playmaker a.k.a Regista in front of the defense.
A.1.1 Dropping between the CBs , creating numerical superiority
and a catalyst for moving the ball during the construction.
A.1.2 Searching the CMs between the lines through his accurate
passes

10. A. 4-3-3
A.2 A Central Midfielder between the lines.
A.2.1 Attacking the opponent's midfield line behind their
backs in the half-spaces, expecting a pass by the
Playmaker or the CB and attacking the opponent in
profundity.

16. B. 3-4-2-1
B.1 A Playmaker in the double pivot in front of the defense.
Always locked in an imaginary cage by the opponent's pressing.
B.1.1 Helping the back three during the construction of the
action, a catalyst for moving the ball.
B.1.2 Searching the two Trequartistas between the lines
through his accurate passes.

24. B. 3-4-2-1
B.2 A Trequartista between the lines
B.2.1 Attacking the opponent's midfield line behind their
backs in the left-halfspace, expecting a pass by the
Playmaker and attacking the opponent in profundity.

31. *The specificity of his talent, offered him also the
opportunity to be one of the future pillars of Mancini's
Italy. With Jorginho, Verratti, Barella, Pellegrini and
Cristante creates the present and future options of
Mancini's midfield of three.
*His name is also linked with Barcelona and AC Milan.
A turbulent transfer window for the ambitious talent.