As modern football has evolved as there has been increasing focus on athletic, high-pressing midfields to control matches even when not in possession of the ball, possessing deep-lying players who have the ability to receive the ball under pressure and play out regardless has become vital for any elite team.
The two best teams in the world at present are built to resist high presses, with players in deep positions who are extremely comfortable on the ball, especially in central midfield. Georginio Wijnaldum for Liverpool and Kevin de Bruyne, Fernandinho/Rodri and David Silva are built for conducting the tempo of play from deep even when under pressure.