Didn't Pellegrini say he was happy for him to play in a recent press conference. It's not likely that we throw him in to the Liverpool or Juventus games is it so this is a good chance for him to build up his match fitness.Maybe the club is happy wiht him starting. Give him some much needed minutes. I'll wait and see....it may be that we ave asked him to play 60 mins only. Maybe theres an agreement?