it's a point made by many of our fans, they are scant in their praise of Dier and constantly reference how we would be better with one of the three I listed....this is done without recognition that while Dier may lack some things that the others bring he is consistently ready to play, week in and week out. Durability is a crucial dimension when analyzing players and many of our fans gloss over this component.Really? From what I have read I don't see hardly anyone suggesting Vic or Winks should have started in front of him yesterday and I can only assume if they have a preference for one of them, it can only be fitness based.
For what it's worth, I like all 4 of our main CM but I do feel that too many take Dier's incredible qualities and actual contributions since that first game against Spam for granted. Think Poch and Maureen have it right....he is a top player.