That's exactly the point i'm making. I suspect this is the case and it's why he hasn't started a match in ages. Bringing him on for 20mins here and there might be totally viable without the need to sign him permanently. Speculation though.
Fair enough if you feel that way. I'm not a professional footballer so can't exactly say either way, but I feel like having a decent pre-season with the team is incredibly beneficial to all players. Players who don't get that are always playing catch up a little bit in my mind. I could be wrong though.
I've assumed that his lack of playing time is down to us not wanting to make the deal permanent. Suspect if he plays x amount of minutes we'd be forced to buy him.
Given the players that are unavailable, it was a good result.
Though, thought Emery got this one wrong with his starting line up.
We look so vulnerable from set pieces, can't wait for Mings to come back.