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BrazilianGus
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Foden is an exception as he was always treated as a world class player. Lewis wasn’t even brought up in conversations here during last summer. People talked about Mbete, Joshua etc. Lewis was used due to very specific needs halfway through the season. That is different from planning the squad with the unproven kids or loaneesThere is of course that. But then, there is also Rico Lewis. And Phil Foden who has come through and is now a first team player.
Last year everyone was expecting Palmer to have a significant role in the team, and I was among those arguing that was far fetched. While he did not, he wasn't exactly unused either. Nobody saw Rico coming, and he played a big part. What's to say another won't this year.
I am not arguing the club won't sign top players based on expectations of the academy kids btw. Just that some do have a role, and impact a season.