“He’s a fantastic player to have played so many games.
“He can play in a back three, back four, as a holding midfield player, an advanced midfielder, a 6, an 8, a 4…
“I can’t say enough good things about him. Long passing… he’ll mix it up… he can score a goal.
“He’s got the lot. I think he’s with a really good manager, Marcelo Bielsa, who’s improving him all the time, and that’s the type of thing you need.”