Not playing for a month is really going to keep him match sharp. He needs to play the next two games at least, rest him for Chelsea (unless we need a win), and then play him in the last Premier league game.
I know his suspension leaves us with little options but we should have enough with this lead to get through without him. This way at least he won't be suspended for the semi final if we get there. I think it's only Gomez and Moreno now on two yellow cards.
Maybe we annoyed them so much they thought they'd string us along. Like a seller of a house pulling out the day before exchange and after time and money has been wasted. They obviously don't like us and could imagine them doing it.