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That's because he hasn't played that position for us yet. If you'd watched him last season you'd realise he has all the qualities mentioned above. Btw playing regista isn't just about long range passing. Short, quick, one touch passes are equally crucial to building up play. Especially against teams who press.
Berto doesn't have the dribbling ability to be an effective AM.
Oh dribbling is very much a tool for an AM and nothing more. So many effective AMs who choose not to dribble to move forward. Also yesterday, he did do a nifty dribble that got him past 2 defenders with Balotelli to pass to. Further if we play Bonaventura behind Bertolacci, ball retention seems better as well. Bertolacci seems better at popping up in spaces more than in controlling the ball while in possession. I'd always play someone like that ahead while the more controlling guy should be behind. At least in Serie A.
I didnt say long-range passing. I said passing range. A regista needs to have a good passing range ie ability to execute different types of passes. Not sure Bertolacci has that range.