Probably a lot to do with him being a just-turned 20 year old who is new to the team, country, language and level of the Premier League. It'd be a hell of a risk to throw him into a huge match like this before he's properly settled and confident in his role.
Also, I just noticed that he turned 20 yesterday. Probably on the lash last night.
Yeah, but he’s an international and it’s his favoured position, I think.
Obvs plenty of time for him to come good but I thought he would get first dibs in filling in for Solly