From one extreme last season to the other now.
A complete 180 within the space of a few months.
Season barely started and he barely played. Chill the f out.
No, he'll never be a WC classic #7. He lacks the requisite pace+dribbling ability. But he has the potential/ability to be very useful in the team as a diff type of winger (possible with Cuadra overlapping), AM, and mezzala.
But this season is his last shot. You've to be able to make your mark within 3 seasons. And at his age, very soon, there won't be anything called potential anymore.