Surely just because he's not that cultured on the ball doesn't mean he can't have a say in the terrible football being played in front and alongside him?
You're absolutely right, I just find the scenario funny. Imagining ASM complaining about not being able to play his game, get on the ball, take players on and Lascelles is standing in the background interjecting like "yeah same".
He might be thinking that we’re not getting the best out of our material? He’s the captain and a good leader after all.