His passing isn't what gets him into our team. He is an absolute beast, i haven't seen him get bullied once. His tracking back and reading of the game and anticipation of a pass are first class. Granted he cant finish for ****. However if he does his primary job well then that contributes to one of the meanest defences in the league and not needing 3 goals a game to get anything out of it. Plus his passing is sound enough for the role he plays. Gets and gives.
A quality DM allows the midfield and attackers to go and focus on attacking. He improves both areas of the pitch.
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ahem... the great danny murphy... but seriously players prior to alonso: Jan molby then redknapp then gerrard. thats the type of player from the 80s to 2004 when alonso arrived. seriously though hamann... mascherano.... pouslen... thats what G&H and hodgson did... and people critise kloppp