I've noticed Coquelin (23) and Bellerin (20) doing really well for Arsenal and having breakthrough years after recently spending time in the Championship. I don't think we should be in a rush to put the 17/18/19 year olds in unless they are what you would call wonderkids who are taking the piss out of their age group. 20-22 is a common age all over the continent for great young prospects to get their chance.
The argument is it's great experience for a youngster in the first team, but can it not also be a negative experience if something goes wrong (see: Boyata). And how has Pozo's first team experience benefited him in the EDS? He looked like a lost soul in our team, playing in a less than ideal position, and doesn't seem to have sparkled since for the 21s.
IMO City should not cave in to fan or media pressure and only promote these boys when they are physically and mentally prepared, with Lopes (20 in December) and Denayer (20 in June) the closest. All of the other 20+ year olds like Evans, Plummer, Drury and Hiwula probably have no chance especially as Huws was doing much better than them but got sold anyway.
The argument is it's great experience for a youngster in the first team, but can it not also be a negative experience if something goes wrong (see: Boyata). And how has Pozo's first team experience benefited him in the EDS? He looked like a lost soul in our team, playing in a less than ideal position, and doesn't seem to have sparkled since for the 21s.
IMO City should not cave in to fan or media pressure and only promote these boys when they are physically and mentally prepared, with Lopes (20 in December) and Denayer (20 in June) the closest. All of the other 20+ year olds like Evans, Plummer, Drury and Hiwula probably have no chance especially as Huws was doing much better than them but got sold anyway.