And yet today this seems to be the very battle facing all parent clubs. (thedogplace.org)
Jesus Gamez misses out for Newcastle, whilst Joselu, Mo Diame and Rob Elliot are doubts whilst Islam Slimani can't face his parent club. (thegamblingtimes.com)
Midfielder Gareth Barry returns after being ineligible to face his parent club Manchester City last weekend, but Steven Pienaar and Antolin Alcaraz remain unavailable. (caughtoffside.com)