A massive part of this step up is because his fitness has improved with a full preseason under Pep (as opposed to being at the Euros) IMO.
He always had the quality to play anywhere, make tackles and interceptions on top of the #10 stuff, but now he's fit enough to go up and down all game without getting exhausted.
Will need to be rested at points though if he's going to keep this up all season. Can be the best all-round midfielder in the world if he keeps this up.
He always had the quality to play anywhere, make tackles and interceptions on top of the #10 stuff, but now he's fit enough to go up and down all game without getting exhausted.
Will need to be rested at points though if he's going to keep this up all season. Can be the best all-round midfielder in the world if he keeps this up.