Yes, it’s Yom Kippur, Col. He’s probably just finishing a 25 hour fast as I believe he’s relatively religious.
Apparently his fast finishes at 8 so they are going to get some food into him first half and bring him on if needed.
Yes if he’s doing it by the book he won’t have had even water since this time yesterday so it’s hard to rehydrate to the levels he’ll need even for a ten minute cameo. Would rather just bring on Smith tbh.
Playing some nice zippy football here it's a pleasant surprise. Possible pen turned down. Good start.