He's both one of the few players who can hold onto the ball in tight situations and one of the few who can create and find the dangerous pass. He also leads the team in g/a and is 3rd (behind Palmer and Bruno, with 1000 fewer mins played than both) in the PL in g/a among midfielders. Class.
Great stats. My complaint is that he holds the ball too long instead of accelerating the pace of play. There are times it just dies on his foot. Top individual player, not sure he is a team 1st guy.
Finally, the diving and card hunting is just embarrassing at times.
Completely disagree. He’s the only player in the team who knows when to slow down or play the early ball, and he’s among the most fouled in the league for a reason. He serves more calls, not fewer. Kane did the same.
That said, I think two things for me are true. (1) I believe he is an immensely talented footballer and (2) he just isn’t the type of player I like to watch and want to lead my team.
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He is my least favorite player to watch, so I’m biased in how I view his value.
I will say, and maybe I’m wrong, but I’ve always thought he is a horrible fit in Ange’s system.
Finally, the diving and card hunting is just embarrassing at times.
That said, I think two things for me are true. (1) I believe he is an immensely talented footballer and (2) he just isn’t the type of player I like to watch and want to lead my team.
It’s not meant to be a dig. Just a personal bias.
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