Captain Hindsight. A) we don't know if the tackle caused his back injury and B) you don't take a player off who isn't injured at the time, just in case. Had he been showing any signs of being injured he would have been withdrawn.
Absolutely. It's gutting but time for some of the youngsters to see if they have what it takes - Baker-Boaitey and O'Mahoney for example. Enciso can pick up some of the slack. Also time for RDZ to prove (again) his worth with his coaching. I'd much rather promote some youngsters than overpay in...
I think this is a real bonus. Hopefully enough of an injury to keep him out of the Asia Cup and give him a well earned rest but not bad enough to keep him out for more than a few weeks.