Look at the current squad of the best team in the world(Barca) they don't have these so called hard working reliable players. Its an absolute myth that teams need these fillers. Yes, title winning teams have had them, but definitely don't need them. Use the talented kids we have as fillers, sort out a great first 11 and then off we go.
If he's been one of cities best players then they really need to make adjustments in the summer.
Again - I didn't say we should sign him, so that's not relevant.
As far as Barcelona goes, Adriano had plenty of games for them. Keita was no superstar, Song got games before he was loaned out. Mathieu isnt a world beater. These players play a big part. Barca isnt populated by solely world class players in every position. There are other young players who will likely not shine if they move on - as we've had over the years.
Milner is a hard working, versatile player, who's actually done very well for City this year. He can cover a variety of positions and frankly, in the Premier League where the level of intensity is high, that's valuable to a team. hence why i suspect a few sides would want him.
We have lots of players like that in our side. Not superstars, but valuable players nonetheless. Its how you build a team. You need players who are happy to sit on the bench and come in when required. It's not like football manager - going out and buying 22 superstars is not only impossible, it'd be imnpossible to manage.
