Wow, you really dont.
I'm saying, he's always had the touches, the control and the class, but he used to be weak and easily pushed off the ball. He never gave up and always run his blood to water but he'd easily be knocked over.
Now, and I've no idea what's changed, he wins possession back (especially in the final 3rd) better than anyone in the league (and thats a fact). He doesn't lose possession as much, doesn't get muscled out of challenges and puts his body on the line in situations where men of his build would usually shy away from. Even then, when he does get kicked, bumped or hurt he bounces back up and goes again.
I think he's fantastic