Nicholas van Whatsisface
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He definitely has the ability to make it here, you can see it clearly, how he manipulates the ball, how he moves. And Pep wouldn't be wasting his time with him if he didn't.
But he doesn't look any better than in his first few appearances, which is worrying for his future prospects. Could have been a big season for him, hasn't taken his chance.
You can see why the Club decided to keep him with us this season, as he’s clearly very talented - but the approach of a few minutes here and there when games are already won clearly hasn’t worked for him, and hasn’t pushed his development on in any way.
As many have said already, the kid needs a decent loan.
When you look at how far McAtee, both Doyles and Harwood-Bellis have come this season, the value of playing regularly in games that actually matter is clear to see.
That’s exactly what Palmer needs - and it could be the making of him.