A couple of seasons back when Denilson played he was one of our best and consistent players that season. His role is important, keeping the ball moving, simple, neat passes. He neither excels in attack or defence though and this is his downfall. The first time I saw Coquelin play I wrote on the original 606 board - Coquelin is like Denilson, but with knobs on.
If we have Coquelin we don't need Denilson at all. I think/hope our midfield will become Frimpong, Wilshere and Coquelin, with Song as backup if he has to stay at the club and Ramsey on the bench. not sure Ramsey has what it takes but certain Frimpong and Coquelin do.
What a shame we dicked Merida about and made him leave. How many times did we cry out for some quality on the left only to overlook him.