Christ almighty. We're unable to compete for first and second balls? Sterling, Silva, KDB, Sané, Aguero and Jesus all constantly press, haring and battle physically with opposition players and win.
How on earth anyone can seriously watch this season and think we can't pick up second balls or are getting physically outmatched is beyond me.
Did I say that we can't compete? No.
I said that we run the risk of being able not to compete (against the physically strong sides).
The physical side to the game is not going out of this league anytime soon unfortunately. There have been a few occasions this season where we have not been able to win our fair share of second balls (see the games at Anfield). In any case, and I repeat, I described his height and strength as a bonus (and not the sole reason that I consider him the better player).