He might have counted himself unlucky not to receive the skipper’s armband when it was up for grabs in the summer but RVP now has far bigger issues.
Not only are the fans beginning to wonder just where the player of 2012 has gone, but Radamel Falcao is looming in the stands.
RVP might face the very real possibility of a sustained spell on the bench if he does not seriously improve in the next couple of games.