Liked the look of him last night. First real time I've seen him and he did a lot of things well. Mahrez skinned him once or twice but he does that to a lot of experienced PL defenders so there's no shame in that.
He's young, learning and seems very comfortable on the ball. Like to see how he'd link up with Sane on the left and Stones and Otter at the side of him with Fern roaming for added protection. Looks to have a tasty shot on him and I reckon he's the sort of lad that with practice could be a decent free kick taker.
I know Noolie had suggested he goes out on loan. I disagree. It seems to me that staying with the first team squad and training day in day out with them and getting to know our players and style will do his education a world of good. I know there is a strong argument that experience is vital but that us only true if it is in the right environment. So many of our prospects have gone out on loan to Championship clubs or lower level European clubs and not come back better players for it. At least whilst they are with us they can be coached in our way. Plus, the old adage of if you're good enough, then you'll play is starting to bear fruit. With all the fixtures now coming thick and fast there will be further opportunities for the lad.
I hope that we see a bit more of him soon
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