He's a strong defender, he can carry the ball somewhat well & he is a combative DM that looks to win every ball that comes his way. That being said, his passing is a massive worry. He doesn't complete a high amount of passes per game, which gives off the impression that he's a lower league DM, someone that only fits an underdog team but not a better one.Player suggestions ranked:3 - Ladislav Krejci: Sparta Prague's Krejci is third on this list because of his versatility, profile & his similarity to Granit Xhaka. He has strong European experience & his defensive-minded nature makes him a strong choice to play in both a 4-3-3 & in a 4-2-3-1.2 - Martin Ellingsen: Molde's Martin Ellingsen is second on this list for similar reasons to Krejci but as he can also play ahead of the ball if needed (instead of solely playing behind,) it makes him a worthy Thomas Partey partner. Not only is Ellingsen a high-volume passer, but he is also someone who can do plenty of defensive work whilst venturing into the final third - a chaotic game state suits him.1 -