by someone leaving i hope you mean the padoins of the world right? nainggolan cant b considered a 'squad player' in the same vein as padoin is considered a 'squad player'...i see him a player that can produce the same impact as PPVM(A) in the midfield...guys, think rotation(during games and during the season) rather than 'who starts'...whoever starts merits it over what they do in games and training and of course the tactical requirements of the conte at the time..some ppl on hear talk as though theyd only b satisfied with a bare eleven quality players...