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Is the future looking brighter for young English talent after Chris Mavinga’s revelation at Liverpool?
Whilst the influx of foreign players has undoubtedly lifted the quality of the Premier League, it has always been a contentious issue with young teenagers filtering into the Academy and reserve systems.
However, with Roy Hodgson – an English manager – in charge at Liverpool, it looks as though the tide might finally be turning.
French Under-19 international Mavinga has slammed Hodgson’s new home-grown policy and claimed he wants to leave Anfield.
All of which might seem like a drop in the ocean now but the promotion of English players will surely benefit from first team opportunities.
However, that is no comfort to Mavinga who is set to head back across the channel to pastures new if he gets his wish. "I am disappointed,†he told France Football.
"I thought that with the success (of France's Under 19s Championship triumph) and my performances there I would be given the opportunity to train with the first team and play parts of games.
“But a new coach arrived. Roy Hodgson, who replaced Rafael Benitez, and he is changing the organisation of the club, trying to encourage English players at the expense of foreigners, unlike his predecessor. He clearly stated he wants to remake Liverpool as an English club.
"The problem is that there are too many players training with the first team squad, 28. So, while Rafael Benitez allowed me to train with the pros during the second half of last season, I have now returned to the reserves.
"I am disappointed and angry. So I want to leave, why can't they loan me out? I love this club, but if the situation requires me to go, I will. I'm not asking to get straight into the first team. I just want a fair opportunity to train with them. I hope to find another club."
Is the future looking brighter for young English talent after Chris Mavinga’s revelation at Liverpool?
Whilst the influx of foreign players has undoubtedly lifted the quality of the Premier League, it has always been a contentious issue with young teenagers filtering into the Academy and reserve systems.
However, with Roy Hodgson – an English manager – in charge at Liverpool, it looks as though the tide might finally be turning.
French Under-19 international Mavinga has slammed Hodgson’s new home-grown policy and claimed he wants to leave Anfield.
All of which might seem like a drop in the ocean now but the promotion of English players will surely benefit from first team opportunities.
However, that is no comfort to Mavinga who is set to head back across the channel to pastures new if he gets his wish. "I am disappointed,†he told France Football.
"I thought that with the success (of France's Under 19s Championship triumph) and my performances there I would be given the opportunity to train with the first team and play parts of games.
“But a new coach arrived. Roy Hodgson, who replaced Rafael Benitez, and he is changing the organisation of the club, trying to encourage English players at the expense of foreigners, unlike his predecessor. He clearly stated he wants to remake Liverpool as an English club.
"The problem is that there are too many players training with the first team squad, 28. So, while Rafael Benitez allowed me to train with the pros during the second half of last season, I have now returned to the reserves.
"I am disappointed and angry. So I want to leave, why can't they loan me out? I love this club, but if the situation requires me to go, I will. I'm not asking to get straight into the first team. I just want a fair opportunity to train with them. I hope to find another club."
