I don't know why everyone is surprised by the decision to rest AA and Nando? AA did not look match fit on Sunday and he would do much better coming as a second half sub when the players have tired a bit rather than start. I would be surprised if he did not get at least 15-20 minutes today, then the alarm bells would ring Torres has been out for few weeks and to expect him to play 2 games in the space of 4 days, is too much. If this was an international every one on this forum would have been in outrage if he played. Again much better coming as a second half sub to inflect damage (if required) once their defense has tired. As for Kev's comment, I think the bench is well balanced today, 2 defenders, a defensive midfielder, an attacking midfielder and an attacker. What's the problem?