That’s just not true though. Where is the pace in:Problem for us is if you play in the PL you need 2 out of your 3 man midfield to have pace and mobility and we haven't/still dont.
Doucoure/Allan/James
Doucoure/Allan/Gylfi
Doucoure/Allan/Gomes
Doucoure/Davies/James
Doucoure/Davies/Gylfi
Doucoure/Davies/Gomes
And so on every combination has us beaten for pace its why for me if James goes im not fussed providing a player with pace and creativity comes in as you'll notice the difference straight away.
Pogba, McTominay, Fred, Fernandes, Matic, Van De Beek? Comfortably finished in the champions league.
Even City - Rodri, De Bruyne, Gundogen, Fernandinho, none of them rapid and won the league easily last year. I’m sure I could do more but I can’t be bothered. Kante is probably the most effective midfielder in the world in his position yet he’s not pacey, just has an incredible engine - much like Doucoure (though obviously a far better player).