Thatโs a big myth, having possession requires a massive amount of energy to maintain the ball, not to mention covering 50+ yards of open space in transition
โThe big strong CB is a thing of the pastโ The 2 best CBs in the world right now (VVD and Koulibaly) are both massive and physically imposing, and it will always be a priority for CBs regardless of era
His lack of height is far less likely to get exposed at DM and unless he plays in a back 3 I canโt see him being a top level CB in the Premier League. It will always be a weakness for other teams to potentially exploit with target men. Also pace isnโt crucial when he can read the game and anticipate at a high level