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I think Javi is a defensive midfielder, not exactly a holding one, per say. He can fill in at the back if one of Bayern's wing backs decide to venture forward, or swap around positions with other defenders. He's a better passer than any defender I can remember, though. I would have loved him at Chelsea.
Yeah, he seems to share his time between centre back and defensive midfield. I suppose City already have that in Rodwell. I agree he would do a good job at Chelsea, we need someone who can break play up and play the simple pass, which is why Tiote has been linked over the past few years I suppose. I'd like that Capoue at Toulouse for that role, last year he averaged 6.3 possessions won back every game, Mikel for instance averaged 3. He's also a brilliant passer, just what is needed. It's no real surprise that he was voted the best in Ligue 1 last year at the role, ahead of M'Vila. Him and Mikel to do the defensive side of the holding, with Cabaye and Xhaka to do the creating and it would be the best Chelsea team i've ever seen. Just a shame the club don't see it that way, Xhaka is called the little Schweinsteiger, a player we have wanted for years, why not get the second coming when he's young? He went to Germany for £5 Million this summer, tough to swallow.
Abramovich has this Barcelona obsession, the cornerstone of what makes them work is Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets. Nobody can get close to the ball and they dominate from there. He buys all these great wingers and attackers, but neglects to improve the hub of the team in the middle.. it's baffling.