His performance last night was absolutely phenomenal. Really made everyone else look like youth players. It hasn't been easy for him so far but it would be a terrible decision to get rid of him this summer like I've seen so many people wish for.
Even if we lost, I almost want to watch this game again just for how he manhandled Barella throughout this game. It was borderline porn
I don't think it's because there's less ground to cover. This guy covers the pitch in couple of steps. I think it's more about the fact that he doesn't feel comfortable playing in a congested midfield of three with short spaces. He needs the space that a two-man midfield gives him