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More care on the ball than duo

On occasion during the 2016-17 campaign, both Cheikhou Kouyate and Pedro Obiang were guilty of being overzealous in their passing and tackling.

A hard-working midfielder, de Roon is combative in the right areas while being calm and collected when in possession of the football.

Adding that to the West Ham squad will make them more efficient and get the most out of opportunities when in possession, boosting their chances of a top-six finish.