How would you know if we are lacking in that position since other players have to be moved around to accomodate him?
One day, maybe Tuesday we start without him and lo and behold let us see how we do with 11 footballers on the pitch.
As has been said by others, if we take care of the ball do we then actually need him.
Its the bleeding 3rd division not the Champions League, it shouldnt be that difficult.