17 Dec 2018 07:20:10
Ed001, do you think Callum Hudson-Odoi's the real deal in the sense that he can start for Chelsea?

Also, which other players from our academy (Christensen, RLC, Tammy, Mount, Reece James, Tomori, Aina etc. ) do you think are good enough to play for us?

{Ed001's Note - the problem with all of those players is the same, it is lack of experience (I know they need to play to get experience!) and then showing the right attitude, desire and willingness to improve allied to putting in the effort, that they lack. All of them are actually good enough technique-wise. However it is the last little bits that go to make the difference between a player making it and not that they have to show. You only truly find out when adversity hits them. Do they work harder to get back in the team? Do they moan about how unlucky they are and turn to props such as alcohol to hide behind? Or do they just sulk? If they do the former, then they have every chance.}

1.) 17 Dec 2018
17 Dec 2018 09:23:35
Ed, then what is the right way to keep the players?

Guys like CHO look at Jadon Sancho and are unwilling to sign new contracts and go on loan. Neither can they directly become a starter at a big club yet.

So, how do you make them get experience without losing them permanently?

{Ed001's Note - you have to give them more time on the pitch as subs and in an otherwise full strength team. Also run with a smaller squad and use them as the injury back ups, rather than having 3 players for every position. It is a risk, but it is either that or you have to buy ready-made players.}

2.) 17 Dec 2018
17 Dec 2018 16:10:43
Thanks, Ed001. Logical points raised.

{Ed001's Note - thanks mate.}