The midfielder was again impressive for victory at Newcastle on Saturday.
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“He's playing so well,” Iraola said
“He's playing as a six, as an eight, as a ten. He's confident on the ball. He's having a lot of strength in the duels, carries the ball very well.
“He's adding also a lot of maturity. He's demanding to the teammates. When you are comfortable, you can feel these details of it's not just your job, it's just you are controlling a little bit the situation.
“And he's adding this to his game, and I'm really happy for him. He has been really all the season so consistent, and it's a pleasure for me to have him.”