Injuries at Geylang International this season meant that attacking midfielder Vincent Bezecourt has to be deployed in a deeper position instead.
But, not only has the Frenchman flourished in his new role, he has also continued to contribute goals.
Even though his attacking instincts have to be curbed, Bezecourt has chalked up five goals and nine assists in 12 Singapore Premier League (SPL) appearances.
The 31-year-old, who stepped into the central midfield role after Huzaifah Aziz suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in May, said the team's recruitment and the freedom he was given to express himself are the key reasons behind his performances.
"I knew that I could step into (Huzaifah's) position with the offseason that we had," Bezecourt told The Straits Times ahead of the third-placed Eagles' Aug 24 clash against Brunei DPMM at the Jalan Besar Stadium.
"Because we made a few very good signings with (attacking midfielder) Ryoya Taniguchi and (striker) Tomoyuki Doi, and we're going to be dangerous even if I stepped into a deeper role.
"Coach (Noor Ali) is still trying to give me a lot of freedom even in this position.
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