Have we had a player who’s put country before the club before ?
Genuine question btw, not fishing.
I don't think it's as binary (black and white) as that.
As a player whose injury record and physical nature aren't the greatest, moving to the the English game in a congested season with poor weather isn't ideal.
He's an experienced professional so to some extent should be able to adapt, but it's not unrealistic for him to have become physically and mentally jaded.
I do believe that he has a niggle, so perhaps Carlo and the team believed a period of rest and recuperation would be beneficial for him and us next season.
We can't stop him playing for Colombia - something he clearly has passion for - so with two games left perhaps it was best for all to come to a compromise.
Let him get some physical and mental rest, which in turn will mean he'll be fitter for Colombia so less likely to receive an injury and will benefit us next season.
I think far too many people look at the situation in the here and now rather than considering the wider picture. It's not ideal, but it's not the wreck some suggest.
In my humble opinion, he will be here next season and even better.
