Why was it, when he's Chelsea's POTY two times, he's never rated highly outside Chelsea? Never in PL team of the season, and the most he had in Europe was 2021 CL squad (not in the best team).
Probably because he is a jack of all trades, master of none type of player, and doesn't really specialise in anything. These players tend to not be rated highly outside their own teams. Henderson, John O'Shea, Mount etc.
Personally, I rated him when he was at Chelsea. I thought his quick thinking and intelligence was levels above anyone in our squad, and that he would reach a higher level than he currently has. Injuries have slowed it down for him, but there is quite obviously still a player there. His first touch, general technique and ability to receive on the half turn are excellent and something only he and Mainoo are capable of.
He could play 90 minutes tomorrow and, after a brief pause, this thread will be full of complaints about why he never available. Probably without any acknowledgement from anyone that he actually played
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