This was probably planned a long time ago as they thought both Wood and Ike were due to come back so, we didn't need him. Furthermore, it's a kind of bedding in process to prepare them for the future. With the kind of games we have coming up, you wouldn't want to throw him in from the off, unless it's the last 20 minutes or to cover an injury during a game.
Before the usual suspects dive on my post, I also said Kayode should have game time with us even though he has little experience at this level. Thing is it's harder for a defender in a game than an attacker, well that's my view.