Especially since Martinez did the exact same thing to McCarthy last season as well.
Why he didn't try him as a sub first and check his fitness after several weeks out is odd, especially since Besic had just had a decent cameo at Newcastle.
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James McCarthy
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Why he didn't try him as a sub first and check his fitness after several weeks out is odd, especially since Besic had just had a decent cameo at Newcastle.
Abraders
Player Valuation: £60m
I knew he'd get injured if he played today. Stoke ffs. Even if it wasn't their fault, it's a very physical game usually.
Osamabindiesel
Player Valuation: £70m
We need him and Jags back ASAP because our team is a shambles defensively. Mori and Stones aren't experienced enough and James really compensated Barry well. You can get away with a youthful attack but you normally don't get away with an inexperienced center pairing.
....not surprising but confirmation he misses the Spurs game.
MartSlinger
Player Valuation: £40m
Genuinely baffled by his inclusion against Stoke. By all means rest Cleverley due to the fact he's not long come back from injury, but a fully fit Gibson & Besic were available. It was a ridiculous decision to start McCarthy against Stoke.
Verbal Kint
Player Valuation: £35m
5 weeks out apparently, gross neglect either from the medical staff or Roberto. Considering we have Besic and Gibson sitting idle I cant understand the rush to play against Stoke. Huge loss for the City games.
Really missed the aggression and tenacity he brings to the midfield. Hopefully Besic is available as he is the only other midfielder in the squad who brings this. Or could Ledson make the step up if required (similar to Galloway in the absence of Baines and Oviedo)
Toffeelover
Player Valuation: £80m
5 weeks, flipping heck and how long for Clevers?
Martinez says McCarthy should be available tomorrow night. Big boost.
Verbal Kint
Player Valuation: £35m
This has rushed back too soon written all over it
Sign of a desperate man.
Not particularly. Besic is injured and we need energy in midfield.
Is he match fit though? If he goes off early on, we're a sub down. If he's properly fit, I don't have a problem.
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