Pienaar was constantly involved and would take the ball anywhere, under pressure or not. That has been one of Bilyaletdinov's major problems really, he has the attributes of a playmaker, but plays like a winger, drifting in and out of the game, and doesn't make an impact anywhere near as much as he should. You see him standing behind an opposition player when Baines is looking to start an attack and it's very frustrating. Comparing him to players like Beckham and Sheedy is ridiculous when his delivery is nowhere near that standard. He was took off set pieces for a reason. Don't get me wrong, he's got a good left foot, but not at that level.
He's shown he can shoot, score and get into some good positions, but as a wide player, looking at his all round contribution, he's been a major letdown really. He doesn't get involved enough and everything is hurried and rushed in possession. That being said, he's looked a little better in his cameo's of late. Seems to be getting the ball out of his feet more quickly and looking to get involved more, hopefully he can build on it.
