Alemar
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If everything goes well, maybe Kukonki gets 5-10 minutes off the bench today. Would be very nice
Born in 2008 feck me
The Branthwaite alternative.If Amorim sees him as a viable rotational option next season, it could save the club a significant amount of money.
I like it. Get him used to the experience without any pressure.All that hype and then he’s not in the squad
I like it. Get him used to the experience without any pressure.
Do you rate him highly?
Was he the only academy player in training today? At least I didn't spot anyone else.
Think he's physically almost, or ready but the rest... Well Sir Alex said to give youngsters a chance because sometimes they surprise you. Might be that he does.
very rare to see a 16 year old cb in the PL
only one I can recall is Reece Oxford
Easier in a 3 at the back, he might also play LWB.
Only 16 years old and 6 ft 5, could still grow a few more inches. Interesting long term option to play LCB. How is his pace?Good to see him involved with the travelling squad again, doing warm-ups etc. It’s obvious the coaching staff rate him highly.
Only 16 years old and 6 ft 5, could still grow a few more inches. Interesting long term option to play LCB. How is his pace?
Quick - but not lightning quick. But at the same time, no runner is fully developed at 16 so he could be really quick in 2-3 years
Yeah, I agree. He's a monster physically for his age. With proper coaching I could see him becoming very quick as you said. I still see his future as a CB, especially LCB in a back three.
I don't think he is skilled enough on the ball to be a really good LB or wingback - so yeah I agree with you - centre back