Guy is busting his hump, playing at Ballon D’Or level and has barely had a week off in two years…cut him some slack!
Whether he has got a knock or a slight strain, or wants a week on the couch, I don’t give a fuck as long as he turns up when needed…and he does!
The lad is (was?!) THE superstar on the team, not a minutes trouble, good family man, well spoken ambassador for the club…both on and off the field!
FFS, give him some R&R, as needed!