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I think your memories playing tricks on you on a little
he’s only played 20+ games for us once - last year, under Jose, and he was decidedly average
the year of the CL he played 17 as a starter and hasn’t managed more than ten any other year
He’s 25 - not the 20 year old we all hoped would be “the one” when he showed that confidence on tour all those years ago
I don’t think there’s some midfield fulcrum waiting to be given the right chance - he’s not been a regular for either of the two managers he’s been under, even though he’s capable and technically very good
why would atleti see him as anything other than a squad player too?
Shhh. Wtf you doing? Let's butter him up so he'll easily move on.