Originally Posted by TK421
Those two players play higher up the pitch. Xabi Alonso isn't in the team to play the killer pass. He's there to link the play and, in the main, hold his position when we attack to help guard against a counter attack. And he does it very well.
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Alonso may cover more ground but I don't think his movement is as good as Lucas's. Lucas always seems to be close to the play when we're in possession and offering an easy pass. I don't believe he's as gifted on the ball as Xabi but he acts as a good link man for the team and I feel we play more fluid football when he plays.
Barry also plays in a similar fashion but is a bit more solid than Lucas is and personally I'd be all for bringing him in to replace Xabi.