Rafa Benitez: Time for young stars to step it up

[Tom]

I think Leto can come good. Remember Carra when he was breaking into the first team. Bloody awful.

[Craig_H]

why?

Leto I'm not too sure about (but it's far too early to tell), but I can see both LL and Babel developing into world class players.

I don't think that's gutting at all.

If even one of the 3 make it, they will be worth more than £20m.

How anyone can form a definite opinion on 3 young players a few months into their first season in a new league is beyond me.

Like I said in an earlier thread, look at the impact Ronaldo made 12 games into his first season at Manure, and look at him now.

Because it's the equivalent to a player of Torres' class.

Who's formed a definite opinion then? Do tell.

I'd just rather have one torres than those three.

[Craig_H]

That's a bit premature IMO. There's still time for them to come good. LL and RB is showing some early potential too.

What's Torres showing?

I'd rather that.

[Johnny]

Because it's the equivalent to a player of Torres' class.

Who's formed a definite opinion then? Do tell.

I'd just rather have one torres than those three.

It`s possible that all four could be "World Class" in a few yrs though.

[Craig_H]

I think Leto can come good. Remember Carra when he was breaking into the first team. Bloody awful.

By that logic, we should've stuck with Paletta.

[Craig_H]

It`s possible that all four could be "World Class" in a few yrs though.

Everything's possible. But how many times have we said that about a player in recent years?

I've had my fill of 'potential' and seeing £20m spunked on it, to then give little or no return.

[Johnny]

Everything's possible. But how many times have we said that about a player in recent years?

I've had my fill of 'potential' and seeing £20m spunked on it, to then give little or no return.

But we`ll never know until they are given a chance,both RB and LL have been impressive this season,Leto is taking a little longer but looks good in the ressies team

[Tom]

By that logic, we should've stuck with Paletta.

By that logic we shouldn't give any young players the chance to develop. We can instantly scrub out Gerrard, Carra, Owen etc.

At least give him the chance to prove himself and develop before we totally write him off eh?

[Tom]

But we`ll never know until they are given a chance,both RB and LL have been impressive this season,Leto is taking a little longer but looks good in the ressies team

He looks fantastic in the reserves. I think he's young and lacks confidence when he plays for the first team. He's definately got the ability to come through.

[Johnny]

He looks fantastic in the reserves. I think he's young and lacks confidence when he plays for the first team. He's definately got the ability to come through.

He does,I`m relly hoping Ecclestone gets moved up to train with the full team soon.The other teams seem to fast track Superkids into thier full teams faster than we do.

[red g]

He looks fantastic in the reserves. I think he's young and lacks confidence when he plays for the first team. He's definately got the ability to come through.

so did neil mellor

[Craig_H]

But we`ll never know until they are given a chance,both RB and LL have been impressive this season,Leto is taking a little longer but looks good in the ressies team

Heard it all before quinncy. Leto doesnt have the quality, Leiva, who knows...he wont get enough games though. Babel could well become something.

We'll wait and see.

[Craig_H]

By that logic we shouldn't give any young players the chance to develop. We can instantly scrub out Gerrard, Carra, Owen etc.

At least give him the chance to prove himself and develop before we totally write him off eh?

Even at a young age, those players will usually have a spark about them, signs of quality. I've seen none from Leto. Disagree with me by all means, but that's how i see it.

[Johnny]

Heard it all before quinncy. Leto doesnt have the quality, Leiva, who knows...he wont get enough games though. Babel could well become something.

We'll wait and see.

My point exactly.

[Craig_H]

My point exactly.

That doesnt mean we should be robots and exstinguish all opinions and impressions...