hey it was playing him or BWP, Pearce did what made sense, Samaras with a swollen knee is better than that guy. City don't have very good forwards, atleast not consistent ones. Every game in England you can tear a ligament, besides it's not Pearces fault, Samaras needs to wise up a bit, if you have a swollen knew it is up to you in the end to decide whether or not you should play, no one is putting a gun to his head. I think Pearce is the right coach for Samaras, and will bring out the best in him.
Anyways lucky things didn't turnout worse, and hopefully he will recover.