His discipline when it comes to cards is nothing out of the ordinary either. Zabaleta, apparently the second coming of Christ, is far more prone to picking up bookings. Then there's Ivanovic, who while legitimately brilliant, is one of the most horrible defenders in the division.
His fitness record is a problem, certainly. He's played a third of our games this season and that just isn't acceptable for what is now the second injury hit season in a row. A replacement of equal, if not better, ability is needed. The "rash" thing is just bollocks, however. He's a fiery footballer by nature, but long gone are the days he is costing us due to petulance or downright silly defending.