What happened. The article critiques modern Premier League midfielders like Enzo Fernández and Sandro Tonali, suggesting they are expensive yet mediocre compared to past greats.

Marc Guéhi, a centre-back, started in midfield ahead of Mateo Kovacic.
Elliot Anderson signed for £116m from Nottingham Forest.
Fernández is versatile but offers modest qualities in many areas.

The piece questions whether the high cost of these midfielders is justified by their actual impact.

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E. Fernández

S. Tonali

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