Originally Posted by
Fist of Lehmann
Really?
Last year he was our leading assister and constantly broke forward with the ball.
This year we often struggle to create chances, look static in midfield and seem unable to break the lines.
Coincidence?
Not only that, he was the only physical presence we had in midfield.
100 tackles, 66 interceptions and 73 fouls in the league goes a long way toward breaking up the opponent's play.
He could also play at centreback do not forget.
It's fine to question his quality, but I don't think you can really question his influence. Had we replaced him we wouldn't be missing him now. But we didn't, so we do.