I can't believe how sorry I feel for him, frankly cursed him numerous times during Rijkaard's last years especially when he passed to Villa, ( done it against Rm in 2011 too but that one turned out good ).
He got injured, left Barca with a pre-deal with Monaco and didn't pass the medical, lol. Hope it turns out good for him.
He played in Boro's first match, why was he absent in the 2nd ( not even on the bench ).