No chance. Having the energy to play 90 minutes in an U18's tournament, even in heat is not comparable to playing full games at mens level, especially in a league as physical as the premier league. Even Loftus Cheek is struggling with it and he's twice Fodens size with heaps more experience playing at higher age groups. We even expect experienced players from foreign leagues to struggle with the pace of the premier league, yet we expect a tiny 17 year old to be fine with it? It's just not realistic. Maybe he could start a game and play an hour, but it would be incredible if he genuinely is fit enough for a full game
Loftus Cheek would have been throwing people around like ragdolls tbh, it was a kids tournament and he's a giant human being (who spent a lot of time dominating youth tournaments). U17's is seriously youngI don't know if Foden could get through 90 mins in the Prem, but I wouldn't back Loftus Cheek (or any of the current Utd midfield) to get through the tournament in India Foden did, any better. It's not just one game, it's a tournament.
Loftus Cheek would have been throwing people around like ragdolls tbh, it was a kids tournament and he's a giant human being (who spent a lot of time dominating youth tournaments). U17's is seriously young
Are you genuinely suggesting that the current, fully grown, 21 year old version of Ruben Loftus Cheek wouldn't find it pretty easy to dominate an U17's tournament because it's hot? It would be an absolute farceNot in those conditions he hasn't.
Are you genuinely suggesting that the current, fully grown, 21 year old version of Ruben Loftus Cheek wouldn't find it pretty easy to dominate an U17's tournament because it's hot? It would be an absolute farce
I don't think knocking tiny people over is that tiring tbhYes & no. He could knock people around as you say & imo a big lump like him would get tired in the tournament.
I don't think knocking tiny people over is that tiring tbh
To be fair, Lukaku and Fellaini never look tired, they look shit.Tell that to the rags.
To be fair, Lukaku and Fellaini never look tired, they look shit.
Aye, I've read that. Probably what happens when 6 of your players never cross the half way line. I'd be amazed if their fullbacks distance covered isn't West Brom-esque. You'd hope all that tracking back from the wingers would up their numbers, but I guess they don't exactly bust a gut to get forwards so they don't have far to get backThey are shit & tired.
Laziest team in the league, or close to it, I believe.