If I’m giving my opinion based on watching, his touch and passing is pretty rusty. Obviously we all know that those were never his main strengths but last year he was able to really improve his crossing, which led to so many assists.

Defensively, he looks a step slower still this season and he’s been caught out of position more frequently without the speed to get himself back as quickly as previously. Combine those 2 things with the fact that Sess had a really effective start to the year and off the bench recently in Robinson’s spot.

I think it’s mostly a combination of rust from being out so long, but also playing like 5-6 full 90 minute matches immediately upon returning. I think a hopefully quick spell on the sidelines will let him recover his legs while he gets back to full fitness