Another explanation is that JR is no longer a superstar, but a player who once had great potential that was never fully realized. Now he is an ok player - who lives on the past, who struggles with injuries and motivation, and who is relatively expensive to pay.
While he may not be at his best, he's more than an 'okay' player.
How can we really expect him to shine for us when we play for nicking a 0-1 away from home and dour football to go with it. He shone for us at the start of last season when we played cavalier attacking football, then we stopped.
A guy who is a big girlie. Unable to play in a tough league. Doesnt want to play when it is to cold, rainy and to windy! Prefers to play playstation and stay at home with mama but does like the dollar.
All that and still managed to have a direct involvement in what 15 goals.
without him in the team and Valdermort missing we are down to Iwobi for creative spark!
That's the dream scenario for any manager, isn 't it? A player who barely participates in 50% of the training sessions and matches. It does not become very easy to create a cohesive team, and you never know when you can trust the player to play. When this player is also among those who earn the most on the team, then this is not very good for team morale either.
can you name an instance where James was prioritized over your Sig while James is not in shape?
First and foremost, I'm an Everton supporter, not a JR or Gylfi supporter. Do not know why you mention Gylfi in this debate. I have not mentioned him. My point is that it is only natural for managers to prioritize players who are largely injury-free and in good shape. Then it is much easier to develop a team, create a collective cohesive unit. It gives far more points over a season than what a single player can manage alone.
