Matos happy to play versatile role with Oxford

Oxford United midfielder Alex Matos says he is happy to play in a number of positions for his new side following the 1-0 defeat to Burnley on Tuesday.

The 20-year-old joined the U's until the end of the season on loan from Chelsea during the transfer window and is keen to show his versatility after failing to make a single appearance for the Blues in the first half of this season.

"No, I don't mind it at all," Matos told BBC Radio Oxford in response to being asked to play two separate roles during the narrow loss at Turf Moor.

"I've played in quite a lot of positions when I was younger, so, my natural position is that I'm more of a deeper player.

"But, I can definitely play more advanced and I thought today I showed my quality in the first half".

Matos started the match as an attacking midfielder behind sole striker Tom Bradshaw, but following the half-time introduction of Siriki Dembele, the Chelsea loanee moved back to his more familiar role as a holding midfielder.

"I don't think it's too hard for me [to play two different positions]," Matos added.

"I did it before, when I was younger, and I understand both roles very well. I'm very happy with my performance."