In both positions he neutralised Northampton's deep-lying midfielder and didn't allow him to play.

So it turns out what Arsenal had been missing all this time has been an energetic deep-lying midfielder.

He can play as a deep-lying midfielder, winger or attacking midfielder and his versatility will be a bonus for Bayern.

Playing as a deep-lying midfielder, the 34-year-old has been a key player for Derby since joining Cocu's side at the start of January.

After a slow start, the Brazilian has excelled as a deep-lying midfielder because of a combination of excellent positioning, dynamic movement and wily strength.