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Youcef Atal can play in different positions - Patrick Vieira

Nice manager Patrick Vieira has praised Youcef Atal after impressing in a wing role in their 2-1 victory over Dijon in Saturday’s Ligue 1 game.

The right-back was deployed on the flanks against the Mustards and delivered impressive showings, scoring the match-winning goal to help his side claim all three points at Allianz Rivera.

Former Arsenal midfielder Vieira admitted the Algeria international can play in different roles for the club and expressed his delight with his performances.

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"What you need is trying to find the balance of the team.