Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru put up insane numbers at the International Pathway Program Pro Day. If Dallas wants to find upside in different places, these are the kind of prospects the front office should be watching.
They are paying the consequences of the lack of leaders, players with good technique and confidence in the youngsters. In Italy, Lamine Yamal and Musiala would probably play in Serie B to gain experience. And that can't be.
Aissatou Fall was a key player as Senegal made it through to the quarter-finals for just the second time in their history. Despite being just 17 years old, she played every single minute of Senegal's tournament in Morocco, helping the Lionesses to keep two clean sheets in four games.
"He brings a lot to the table, is carefree, has a playful wit. I'm always of the opinion that it should be based on performance - no matter if someone's 17, 18 or 25. It should also be based on character: Does he fit into the team? In that case, age doesn't matter."
The ongoing discussions regarding future structural changes to the game, such as the introduction of new tournaments (eg. Fifa Club World Cup), further intensify this challenge. These changes have the potential to significantly reduce the downtime available to elite players, affecting their recovery and overall well-being.
Gabriele Borsa was initially not called up for the game but was asked to play at the last minute due to another injury within the camp. He started the game and scored a hat-trick, showcasing his talent and leaving a lasting impression.
You can never truly be at ease when you aren't winning. Sometimes things come up, things you thought you had already overcome, and a negative result makes you realize that you haven't. We haven't yet reached the place where we want to be.
Every year, Goal's NXGN list sparks debate across the football world-and the latest edition is no different. It's a reminder of just how ridiculous the level of young talent is right now, with teenagers not just breaking through, but already impacting matches at the highest level.
