Quote Originally Posted by Mark325 View Post
I mean the fact that he was benched for a long period prior to injury was also strange. He wasn’t a perfect player but he’s much better than Bertolissio who was keeping him out of the starting side. Based on the season it’s doubtful he returns from injury to do anything but ride the bench
Club wants young players to play and develop so they can sell them for profit. Bertolisso is decent and showing good promise. Aquliana is ok and was decent last season but he isnt miles ahead of Joel IMO so makes sense to focus on the young player