You can't argue "he didn't ask to be played" - because that's a lame ass excuse if I ever saw one...
He's not a fucking electrician or accountant - his fucking job is being a football player. The fuck of an excuse is that?
IF true, Nico will probably ask for more from us and I understand him. But he can't make more than for example Raphinha, if he asks for that and sticks with it we should move on. Sure, he might want to play for us - but money talks...