I think he needs resting regardless of whether his issues are physical, mental or both. It’s one area of the squad where we have a bit of depth, so may as well use it.
He probably did go through a bit of a purple patch last season in fairness, because frankly, if that was his form over a career he wouldn’t be playing for us. But he’s a better player than he’s shown so far this season, he even looked out of sorts in the pre season games played at half pace.
I don’t like it because I loved watching him play last season but not sure he’s playing his way out of this slump and we don’t have time to find out.
He probably did go through a bit of a purple patch last season in fairness, because frankly, if that was his form over a career he wouldn’t be playing for us. But he’s a better player than he’s shown so far this season, he even looked out of sorts in the pre season games played at half pace.
I don’t like it because I loved watching him play last season but not sure he’s playing his way out of this slump and we don’t have time to find out.
