Very simple truly. Ev seems to be a coward people pleaser, I know this type very well. He knows that the fans are hating on Raki and want Fati .. he will please the fans for the time being and the moment Fati fucks up he will never see the first team jersey again. Basically the strategy is play him until he fucks up and then burry him; this way he shuts the fans up and then go about doing things his way.