While big names like Erling Haaland, Mo Salah and Marcus Rashford will look to pick up where they left off last season, a new campaign also gives youngsters the opportunity to make a name for themselves
The new Premier League season is almost upon us – and that could be good news for the next generation looking to make their mark.
While big names like Erling Haaland, Mo Salah and Marcus Rashford will look to pick up where they left off last season, a new campaign also gives youngsters the opportunity to make a name for themselves. It is no secret how hard it is to go from the academy to one of the largest stages in football – but it does happen.
And pre-season has seen a handful of young prospects shine, with this season offering a stage for the emergence of new faces. Here, Mirror Football picks out eight starlets to look out for…
Livramento came through the Chelsea academy like many other young Premier League talents before him. He made a big move to Southampton in August 2021 and immediately earned recognition as a reliable full-back. It looked as though he would be a regular starter in the Saints’ first-team, but a devastating injury meant he missed the majority of last season.