A bit strange the whole thing. How long does it take to get his fitness up? Hes not injured and he has trained for 6 weeks now?
Edit: I see now that Howe says he hasnt trained with the team yet. May be wrong but didnt he say he trained with the team before the break?
Hes been running out on the grass for 3/4 weeks now right, and Howe has said he doesnt have any injury related problems. Im all for not rushing people back, but its taking some time this.