With the Checkatrade
Trophy out of our younger stars’ minds; they will no doubt be looking to
impress Paul Clement in the hopes of gaining regular first team football. Some
have already made their Premier League bows but who should you be keeping an
eye out for in the coming weeks?
Mark Birighitti
Anyone who’s ever watch the Australian A-League will be more
than familiar with one of our leading reserve ‘keepers. Five appearances thus
far for the Under 23’s has seen Birighitti keep two clean sheets and the 25
year old stands a good chance of usurping Kristoffer Nordfeldt of his place on
the bench in the near future.
Aaron Lewis
A very cultured defender with a knack for getting forward;
Aaron Lewis reminds me very much of Luke Shaw in his early first team years at
Southampton. Lewis is a big fan of Roberto Carlos and has clearly modelled much
of his playing style on the legendary Brazilian. His overlapping runs and incredibly
accurate crossing make him perfect back up for the recently arrived Martin
Olsson.
Lewis even has family ties to the Busby Babes. His uncle is
Kenny Morgans; the last survivor rescued from the plane wreckage in 1958 –
clearly the 18 year old comes with strong pedigree.
George Byers
Formerly of Watford, Scottish midfielder George Byers has
been a star turned in Swansea City’s Under 23 squad. Five goals in eleven
appearances from midfield this season will no doubt have Paul Clement interested
in giving Byers his debut for the club – he has made his professional debut for
Watford in the past but only as a substitute against Charlton.
A free transfer with an eye for goal and superb distribution
make George Byers a great option moving forward – it only takes one injury to a
first team midfielder and Byers will be included without doubt.
Oli McBurnie
Probably the pick of the bunch in the Under 23’s – Oli
McBurnie has had a busy career already and he’s only 20 years old. Starting out
at Bradford City; McBurnie has had loan spells at Chester, Newport County and
Bristol Rovers but has been retained by the club this season and made his debut
in the EFL Cup game against Peterborough; scoring twice in the game.
McBurnie has scored 10 in 10 appearances for the Under 23’s
and is knocking hard on the door of Paul Clement’s Premier league squad – it won’t
be long before we’re all singing his name and hoping the club can keep hold of
such a prolific talent.
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