The new Premier League season starts on Saturday with a clutch of young players eager to play a starring role. The Premier League squads a...
The new Premier League season starts on Saturday with a clutch of young players eager to play a starring role.
The Premier League squads are packed with players who are capable of eclipsing established stars and carving an identity for themselves.
Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood was the breakout star last term but here’s a look at five candidates aiming to emulate the striker’s success in the coming months:
Phil Foden (Manchester City)
Widely regarded as the most gifted of England’s Under-17 World Cup-winning team three years ago, Foden has a golden opportunity to fulfill his vast potential this season.
The departure of City playmaker David Silva has left a vacancy in Pep Guardiola’s team that Foden is determined to fill.
Guardiola showed his trust in the 20-year-old by starting him in last season’s League Cup final win against Aston Villa, when he was the man of the match, as well as the Champions League last-16 second-leg victory over Real Madrid.
“I’ve played many big games for Man City now and I have learned to cope with the fans and the pressure. It definitely helps you,” Foden said.
Foden Stats:
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