He is one of our young academy players who is learning his craft and MP is rewarding him for progress by giving him tastes of playing in the first team when he can. That's why he's on the bench IMO.
Are we any closer to knowing what that is all about? Assuming of course he hasn't been shagging Poch's missus ......
The version that makes the most sense is that he picked up a knee injury against Wycombe, and the evidence suggesting this is: * He was certainly hobbling against Wycombe before getting subbed at half time * He posted a (since deleted) pic on Twitter of his knee in a brace * I can't recall seeing him in any training photos lately * He doesn't feature in PL2 games even though he's eligible (while Pau Lopez does)
Dier did well then to recover. We are playing pretty well but it's not totally comfortable. Our corners are devastating as usual......