Scotland star Christie has excelled in a new role under Cherries boss Andoni Iraola and was singled out for praise on Sky's top football show
A full four minutes and 11 seconds clip dedicated to one of the best midfielders in the Premier League right now. No one in England’s top flight has won possession for his team more than he has this season. But while Carragher and former World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit eulogise him – Ryan Christie is completely oblivious.
Christie’s progression and development under Spanish coach Andoni Iraola has been transformational. At 29, he’s no longer a wafer-thin winger or luxury No.10. He’s a tenacious, ball-winning No.8 who is going toe-to-toe with the best midfielders in the world. So how has this happened? Clearly, Iraola is at the heart of it. On the pitch, this is a new Christie. But off it, thankfully, you get the impression that, no matter how many plaudits he gets, this humble Invernesian will never change.
“I’ve a bit more experience now so I can definitely read the game better, which helps in the middle of the park. And going the other way, I’ve probably lost a yard of pace – so I can’t take on a full-back like I used to! Iraola has been a revelation since arriving at the Dorset club from Rayo Vallecano in 2023. He’s got the Cherries challenging for the Champions League spots.
“There could be a last-minute penalty against us and it doesn’t affect him. He always just brings it back to, what can we change tactically to get the best out of ourselves?
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