Getting a rest are you serious, he's their part of the squad training every day for Fuck all, I'd rather he wasn't in the squad than be fucked about by some fucking boring blazer.
If Phil was a Rag he'd have played every minute and received a Knighthood by now.
Sako is being lauded as the new Pele after having 1 good half and a good 10 minutes against Germany.
You are overlooking the psychological effects on a player who is scapegoated and fucked about. It's not just about physical fitness, these lads are prime athletics who can manage a game of footy no problem. But not if you aren't mentally right.
Ask Bernardo!