Nobody is saying it won't be harder without him, of course. But to give up on it if he isn't playing is a bit much. Plus we're still in the FA Cup.
Will have to look more closely next game, i realize i probably miss something watching on a dodgy stream instead of going to the game. He must be at least a 50-50 player as seen 2 terrible shots, and he gave the ball away a couple of times.