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Originally Posted by Lot 49
I doubt that. The last player that broke through from our youth/reserve set-up to play a decent number of games was Fletcher about five years ago. Barca have brought through the likes of Messi and Iniesta since that time and now Pique is seeing people like Dos Santos and Bojan who would have been in youth teams below him get more regular football than he has had at United.
Really hope we keep hold of them though, if we give him a chance he could be a top player for us.
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That's not a fair comparison. A promising attacking player is worth a punt when surrounded by Messi/Henry/Deco, etc shaking things up and creating opportunities. If they have a poor game too bad, you can probably live with it. You can also give them a run as a sub more easily.
A promising centre back is a risky bet because he is your last line of defence. A poor game costs you the game.
I like the kid and would like him to get more action, but I'll be bricking it throughout the game wishing Rio and Vida were there.
Too bad they cocked up the Carling
