He's fantastic and I don't know why anybody ever thought differently. That's stages like the Euro QF and CL last 16 where he's shone now, looked good against Bayern in the 1/4's last year aswell, starred in a Benfica team that won the title. He still needs a bit of work on his consistency technique wise but it's definitely there, needs to work perhaps on controlling the tempo a bit more and on the consistency of his work ethic as sometimes he'll make a poor pass lazily or something, but other than that he's got ability on the pace, pace, power, a great engine and a rounded game. Definitely think - especially now he's at Bayern - he'll be up there with the very best midfielders in the world in 2-3 years.