some coaches(hope Lennon falls within this) can spot one's strengths and weaknesses before the players themselves.
e.g
Thierry henry was initially a winger,
mike okoth was initially a goalkeeper
kolo toure was a midfielder......
mugabe can play as a holding or attacking midfielder or as a central defender.
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