Academy Players introduced to First Team 2015/16

[MarcIsTired1986]

I try and keep up with the Academy as much as I can, and got to a handful of games last season.

I know we have a lot of potential in our academy, but who do you think is actually ready to make the step up this season?

Personally, I'd like to see Jason Denayer, Manu Garcia & Marcos Lopes being introduced to the first team - and not just the FA Cup 3rd Round against Yeovil (or whoever we get), but actually a good run of chances in the Premier League! I'd like to see Brandon Barker too, but can't see 3 midfielders being given the chance, considering the number of established first team midfielders we have!

I think Kelechi is an obvious one, but I haven't suggested him as 1) We only really signed him in January so hasn't really come through our academy, and 2) Pellegrini has already said he'll be in and around the first team.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

i think denayer and kelechi for certain then others in cup games hopefully, not just five minutes at the end either like last year. i want to see Barker, roberts and cameron getting a chance

 

[Stephenhakin]

I read Kelechi will go back to the EDS. I think though Denayer & Lopes and an outside chance of Garcia maybe.

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

Would expect Denayer, Lopes, Kelechi and possibly Roberts to be at least on the bench for the majority of games. Barker will probably go out on loan. I would also like to see Garcia, Maffeo, humphreys be involved in the early cup rounds.

 

[MarcIsTired1986]

I don't know what to expect with Roberts. I think he's certainly good enough to play in the Premier league, and young, skillful wingers frighten full backs as they play with no fear. However, he hasn't got a mention since signing, and isn't even on the website on the list of first team players!

As for Kelechi, if that is the case we need to go sign a striker quickly...£7m for Balotelli?? ;-)

 

[keemcfc]

I think it will be Denayer, Iheanacho, probably Lopes and possibly Roberts/Pozo being actually integrated into the first team, whilst players like Garcia, Maffeo, Unal, Barker, Humphries, Fofana, Evans etc get a bit of time in the cups if they don't go out on loan.

 

[Blue Pete]

Kelechi and Denayer should be introduced, Lopes Garcia and maybe Roberts for Carling Cup bench

 

[aguero93:20]

Denayer, Lopes and Nacho are certs, loans for Roberts and Pozo would be my guess, Maffeo and Garcia look ready for the cup games so I'd be disappointed if they weren't given a chance.

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Visitor1986, I'd like to congratulate you on your accurate use of grammar and punctuation throughout the above two posts. A rare treat.

 

[cunmel]

I don't know what to expect with Roberts. I think he's certainly good enough to play in the Premier league, and young, skillful wingers frighten full backs as they play with no fear. However, he hasn't got a mention since signing, and isn't even on the website on the list of first team players!

As for Kelechi, if that is the case we need to go sign a striker quickly...£7m for Balotelli?? ;-)

Balotelli back is a joke..I wouldnt have him on a free on an apprentices wage..Your on something pal and its not protein or carbs..