The boss was confident Baines would be back for the start of pre-season .
When boss was n't fit enough for the Barclays Asia Trophy , boss even questioned if boss would be ready to face Watford on August 8 .
The boss was confident Baines would be back for the start of pre-season but when he was n't fit enough for the Barclays Asia Trophy , he even questioned if he would be ready to face Watford on August 8 .