you could argue hes very similar to Pacheco another who couldnt make the step up. Having also watch the youth set up since following Niel Mellor then wondering how he never made it and banging head against the wall, you realise there is no exact science in who can and cannot make it to the next level. Personally i think Lbe is our next lad to make it.
Never rated Pacheco and always thought he was a decent for his age, but nothing special. Suso is a far better footballer than Pacheco too. He has a magical left foot and can ping passes as well as keep them short. Different type of players for me because I see Suso more as a midfielder, an Isco type, but I agree, similar attributes in which Suso accelerates at. Also, Suso is actually quite strong if you watched him last season at Almeria. He shields the ball quite well. He's definitely no push over and a willing back tracker, so I don't get where this lightweight is coming from?
As for Ibe, I've been keeping an eye on him at Derby, hes very direct, quick and strong for his age, more of your typical kind of winger. I think he'll make it if given an opportunity, same with Suso, but whether it'll be for us remains to be seen.
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