Looks like he might add some craft in there and wanted to get on the ball.
Concern playing in a midfield 2 with a back 5 will expose his lack of physicality/mobility. Pairing him in a midfield 2 with even less physical mobile Allan or Gomes will expose him even more. Ditch the back 3/5 and get some numbers in midfield and could see him being a good player for us.