engulfing
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He is an example of buying hype instead of rational expectations. Quite clear from watching him even pre bayern that he had technical deficiencies with his passing. An 8 that is inconsistent at passing is really just not very good but because of the occasional highlight reel worthy moment he was hyped. Biggest joke was to claim he was a physical monster, err for his size he is strong yes but compared to larger midfielders? He isn't going to physically dominate a midfield.
Right now he is learning to not believe in his own hype, if he learns to ignore everything and work hard when he is 24/25 there may yet be an elite midfielder in him, not an 8 with magical passing he just doesn't have the passing technique but as an energetic box to box who can improvise and create the odd chance. If he just continues to feel sad for himself he will probably end up back in Portugal in 2-3years.
Right now he is learning to not believe in his own hype, if he learns to ignore everything and work hard when he is 24/25 there may yet be an elite midfielder in him, not an 8 with magical passing he just doesn't have the passing technique but as an energetic box to box who can improvise and create the odd chance. If he just continues to feel sad for himself he will probably end up back in Portugal in 2-3years.