Xhaka is more like a positional player with superb passing / playmaking kill. (justarsenal.com)
It was by no means a like - for - like exchange — Aquilani typically played further forward in Italy, poses more of a direct goal threat and can not quite match Alonso's superb passing range — but it is worth remembering that Alonso himself was a more attacking player when he arrived at Anfield from Real Sociedad in 2004 and the expectation was that Aquilani would be groomed to succeed him in the deep - lying midfield regista role. (tomwfootball.com)
With Arsenal's possession based football, and Hughes» superb passing ability, he would be able to solidify and dominate the midfield. (caughtoffside.com)