I can only assume he is picked on performances in training and not match days which for me is wrong. Some players (at all levels) are great in training yet don't perform in matches and vice versa. He is not a kid anymore so all this talk of protecting him is rubbish IMO. Look at players like Rooney, Owen, Fowler, Wilshere, Barkley, Walcott etc. They have been thrown right in at very young ages and it's never caused them any problems.