MB obviously knew he had a problem with Raph. The pulling one game and not starting another was intended to "wake him up". It didn't work and he seems to have a real attitude post Brazil. Joel pointed another on thread and really got me thinking.

Probably one of the worst things a coach has to deal with is your star player folding up on you. Regardless of what you do it's the wrong decision. Sit him or change his role and you are questioned. Leave him in and you can poison the whole team's chemistry.

It's unfortunate for all. He's leaving at the end of the season. He's quickly using up chances to play for the best of the best teams. Grealish, Sancho and the other big tranfer fees don't go to head cases. They go to players that play regardless of who they are playing for. Not much of grealish fan but he was the heart and soul of the team. Right now that does not describe Raph.

Unfortunate for us as well. No longer going to get top dollar for him but instead will likely take the highest bidder which may not be the best team for him... or for us for that matter.