He's not wrong though. Look at the difference the lack of European football has made to Liverpool this season! Look at Santi throughout the start of the season after getting zero break over the previous summer? Players need a proper break and sadly, if you're from a decent international country, chances are you won't get it. Happily our best player of the season now gets a lovely rest. Gawd bless the Welsh...
Regarding Cesc I'd have him back in a heart beat. If history has taught us nothing it's that we'll always be short of players and he's one of my favorite Arsenal players of all time. Of course he's not in a position we need to strengthen dramatically but I don't give a hoot!