The JJ Gabirel situation just shows how much appreciation we should have for Kobbie Mainoo, so many talented players in the youth system but not the right attitude to make it here.
Mainoo has shown a real rare skill in his attitude coming from the academy. Even when things got rough, he stuck it out. Didn’t wanna leave on a permanent deal, only to get 1st time minutes. Yet, stuck it out and regained his position back.
Salinas is 19, Amass is 19.
Salinas is ready, despite playing mostly Division 2. But Amass, who has also played in Division 2, is not ready.
Objectively, the only reason Amass is not READY is JUST because he is in the United academy. If he was owned by another club...