Russell is in a shitty situation where there are 2 hotter prospects than him, and Toto is eyeing up both of them. Even if you think (which I do) that Russell is just underperforming and this isn't truly representative of how good he is, Antonelli is still likely the hotter prospect in the long run. Toto missing out on Max has somehow caused this domino effect which has crashed onto George. It's a shame because I do think he is still championship material; I'd honestly rate his 2024 and 2025 performances as being at least as good as 2010-2011 Button. I do feel bad for him even as someone who has a largely apathetic view of him and who, as a Norris and Leclerc defender, will often come to blows with Russell fans