I'm surprised there's negativity surrounding him. I think he's looked quality every time he's played. He's been the only outstanding central midfielder this season in my opinion. Skilful, moves the ball quickly, pops up in good positions. Looks a genuine threat when on the pitch. Kouyate on the other hand, I haven't worked out his role yet. He seems a poor mans Luka and Luka has been poor.

One of the first names on the team sheet for me. Should be playing behind the striker/strikers

This boy is class ad we need to give him proper game time.End of.

Yes, but would he give his seat up in block E ?

Exactly the same thoughts as this.
Definitely going to be playing some nice through balls for zaha and Townsend soon once they all on a wave length.
I really hope we can find a permanent spot for Meyer.
Sometimes it seems we just settle on prefering the grafters over the class but class wins games.
Luka and Kouyate and McArthur do the job of two men sometimes it’s strange. And that’s not a slur just think we need others to do more to help them shut spaces then Meyer has freedom to play ball

Meyer isn't great, but he's possibly our best midfielder by default. Luka and Mac have been absolutely useless this year.

If we had anyone of quality in midfield we could get away with having terrible forwards, but unfortunately outside of Zaha, we have no quality at forward or midfield. Hard to compete with that.

2017 Feb. (Van Aanholt) Palace 1 - 0 Middlesboro
2018 Jan. (Sako) Palace 1 - 0 Burnley
2019 May (Batshuayi, Batshuayi, OG, Van Aanholt, Townsend) Palace 5 - 3 Bournemouth
2020 Feb. (Van Aanholt) Palace 1 - 0 Newcastle

Well you can’t always get it right repair man.
And for what it’s worth Hazard has a very different physique..
Way more powerful, lower centre of balance.
The two are incomparable. Hazard is world class.