he was so tentative in tackling, especially on dzeko's goal, that i wouldnt be surprised if valverde instructed him to do so. there's no other logical reason as to why he was just ball watching in those situations when pique needed help
I guess he ignored the part where, yknow, you play a full season at a high level and THEN ask for a pay rise. his mentality lately.. couldn't really give a shit if he does leave