Otamendi's Beard
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We have actually got a fantastic group of players, many of whom have the potential to become stars.
What happens next, will determine that, but a player not making it, does not mean he couldn't have done so under different circumstances or that the talent wasn't there. The Premier League contains a selection of ex City players right now, some of whom were nowhere near as good as others who ended up disappearing, in spite of being much better footballers, faster, smarter etc.
Shit happens & imo far too much shit happens to young players in this country, including piss poor coaching, piss poor influence, shit loans & piss poor managers not using hem at the right time.
City have some of the best young players probably in the world. It's not impossible we could have two teams' worth come through at senior level. It's also not impossible we could have none.
But that doesn't mean the talent isn't there. Many of these kids are fucking great.
I'm definitely not disputing the fact that they are extremely talented and well organised now at academy level. I'm merely highlighting that overhyping them isn't helpful, for anyone.
I watch as many games as I can and know that some of them are special for their age. It's just that fans who can't get to see them often rely on what people write/post about them and are clearly influenced - before they've even seen them play!!
It creates false expectations on young players who are inconsistent and learning their trade.
All I'm saying is we need to be patient and the academy will 100% come through for us.