That is what I think. Both were players to hold the ball and to press as a second wave after our front three. For such a task an average football player is sufficient. This is the very reason they didn't met Gini's demands. They won't overpay on some non-difference maker. Henderson is the same type. I know all of you will get premature ejaculation but if you closely look how Jürgen uses/used Hendo and not take any attention to his praises then you will see that Hendo is just a workhorse plus leadership. Now, if Hendo was 27 I'd give him a long term contract and pay him, but with 31? No. There are many players like Hendo, willing (out of necessity) to make their hands and legs dirty, players that are younger and therefore more restless.
I'm not and never Hendo big fan but you underestimated what he and Gini done for this team.
Atleast, a pressing job you said easy to find player to do, it's a joke really.
Who are those player who have physical and mentality to do pressing job for us effectively?
Pressing, need determination to do and there are not many players like to dedicate themselves for the team.
Also it's a smart pressing that we need, not headless chicken. Player to do so need technical skills and game intelligent to do it effectively.
IMO, not easy to find that kind of players.
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