Jakobsen began his senior career in Europe as a left-back before moving into central defence and played as a centre-back last season for City.

But under new coach Warren Joyce, the Dane reverted as a left-back in City’s 2-0 win over Brisbane but was then tried in centre-defensive-midfield in their 2-1 win in the Melbourne Derby.

Jakobsen admitted it was an unfamiliar role but feels it can improve his awareness on the field.

“To be back as a left-back in the first game, that was easy as I’ve played there many years,” Jakobsen told FourFourTwo.

“As a No.6 I can’t say there’s a lot of minutes for me there, so that was quite new. The more I train in that position then the more comfortable I’ll be.

“It’s new and you see the game in a different way, suddenly you have to watch the people at the back. It’s not what you’re used to in centre-defence where you have everything in front of you most of the time.

“Now you really have to be careful with if you get played in, someone will be on you directly, so you don’t have a lot of time on the ball.

“You need adapt quickly, I’m trying to adapt as quick as I can to the position I’m being thrown in at.”

City take on Wellington Phoenix on Saturday and have a clean bill of health, including last week’s exclusions, Luke Brattan and Neil Kilkenny, now available for selection. Osama Malik is also available.

Joyce said Jakobsen had the ability to master the No.6 role and would have no problems continuing to play the Dane there.

“He can play 1v1 in a variety of positions and I think he fits into that category,” Joyce said on Friday.

“I think if he’d been brought here as a midfielder, people would have looked to him and said ‘he’s not a bad signing’.

“He’s strong, powerful and gone against one of the best midfields in this country - Melbourne Victory. He’s given a good account of himself last week, so it’s another good thing for the club we’ve got a player capable of doing it.”

Joyce also appointed Jakobsen as the captain for this season as former skipper Bruno Fornaroli is out with an ankle injury from the FFA Cup.

Jakobsen said he was enjoying but admits it was a seamless transition because of the maturity in the squad.

“It’s a decision Warren made, I’m proud of that and I’m taking the responsibility and well as I can,” he said.

“This year we have a lot of players who have taken responsibility in the team so it’s quite easy to be honest. We have a lot of good leaders in the squad so it makes everything easier on and off the pitch, so I’m really happy with the setup this year.”