Not really I just don't share the opinion he'll definately start. Either way it's a difficult decision to make for Howe.
I actually think it might be wise to not start him. If we win It doesn't really matter. Seems alot of pressure is being put on this lad imo.
I really want to see him play, but I can understand the feeling of the dressing room if players that played well get dropped. There's also some truth in what Howe's saying.. Just chucking him in such a big game in the freezing cold is always a gamble if they've never played in this league. I'm going to predict he's on the bench.
The main point is that he's never played in the premier league.. It's not uncommon for players to struggle for a period of time. My comment about it being a 6 pointer in Freezing North East weather is because that won't make it any easier. Howe will potentially bleed him in. He might start anyway, but if he doesn't I won't disagree with the decision. The result is all that matters.