I am not convinced a short passer can do that role well. His job is to distribute play and to be available whenever another player is in need. I cant see Lemina making the right movement and controlling the ball well and giving a smart pass to someone outside of pressure. Pirlo, Verratti, Modric, Alonso, Marchisio, Besquets, Rakitic, Xavi, carrick.. any of those would do. Alonso will be a bosman in the summer no?