Switching from Andrea Pirlo to Alexander Ring is like switching from an artisanal salad to a steak. It’s not an easy follow either, from Ring’s point of view, to step into the shoes of an international legend, but yet again, Patrick Vieira showed that he knows exactly what he is doing with New York City FC.
Ring was, dare I say it, reminiscent of a prime Vieira over at Arsenal. He was a wrecker, but he had enough tactical astuteness to not be a burden in the attack. His passing was the best it has ever been in his career and the his defensive assistance speaks for itself.