Wont be a good look if schnieder has knee problems or clearly not 100%.
If hes a 100% fine.. but if not he shouldnt be there.
I think at times this year its been obvious that leota, fish and martin in particular have all been carrying what looked to be more than a niggle and theyve been moderately impacted.
Whether the club doesnt think we have the depth this year to rest guys im not sure. But picking schnieder when only a week ago it was predicted hed be out for another 3 is strange. His knee is heavily strapped in the captains run.
Knees are not really an injury you want to take lightly and caution probably is best given the ramifications. Arms, shoulders, syndesmosis ankles etc can all be sort of pushed back.. but theres a long history in the game of knees and hammies being reinjured shortly after a previous injury.
Adam Reynolds and payne haas this year both were in and out at periods with knee injuries..
Given how crucial schnieder is over this next two months, i just hope hes 100% thats all. Given how heavily his knee is strapped i think you could argue that he isnt and the club are taking a calculated risk.
If hes 80 or 90% id rather just a 100% fit and pumped and ready trent to play the 80