He's the only midfielder we have that gets stuck in. As a result, he makes life hard for the opposition midfielders/attackers.
Agreed He never seems to stand out, but the facts speak for themselves. We've been wide open in midfield in the last few games he hasn't played.
RE: Agreed It is often considered a good thing when you don't notice the DM. They just go about their business doing the donkey work that goes unnoticed and unappreciated. Our most successful line up this season has him in it. Is it just coincidence that we have lost the last 3 games without him?