U-21 XI to watch out for in the upcoming season
With the new season of exciting football not too far away now that the pre-season is underway, a number of managers and players must have set their sights on their targets as a group as well as individuals. While a number of superstars might be keen to leave their stamp on yet another season, a certain group will be hoping that they can live up to their billing in the upcoming season. In this segment, we bring to you a team of U-21 players we need to watch out for in the upcoming season.
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#1 Goalkeeper - Gianluigi Donnarumma
Labelled as “The New Buffon”, Donnarumma is easily the best of the picks when it comes to goalkeepers under the age of 21 in Europe. The 17-year-old has already impressed critics across the globe with his abilities in between the sticks ever since he replaced former Real Madrid star Diego Lopez at the start of the last season.
The Italian has been hailed for his composure and leadership abilities despite his age, and will be critical to his side’s ascent to the top of Italian football again. With 10 clean sheets in his first season, the youngster has begun life as a senior footballer on a sound note and will need to continue with his impressive growth to become the successor to the legendary Buffon.