Players to Watch in the 2021-22 Premier League Season
Last season's Premier League campaign was an exciting one to say the least. Fans welcomed back into stadiums, great individual performances, and some stunning goals. Football fans can often feel lost when the season ends. With nothing to anticipate on the weekends in terms of football, it can be a long few weeks until the league restarts. Luckily enough, the Euros have been extremely exciting thus far, making everyone forget about the lack of domestic football.
That doesn't mean that fans can't get excited at the thought of a new season, however. There is plenty to anticipate. New signings, managers, and teams mean that this season will be completely unlike the last. One thing that tends to be a major talking point is the young players who shine for their clubs throughout the season. Each year, the fans' attention turns to the promising stars their club possesses. Last year was no exception to this. Many young players stepped up to the plate for their club, and are set to continue on with their good momentum into the new season. These players are extremely exciting and are ones to watch in the new Premier League season.
Curtis Jones
Liverpool had a series of injury problems throughout the season. It caused the team massive difficulties as they attempted to retain their title. Although their problems with injury were mainly in defense, it saw many of their midfield players take a step into the backline. With the likes of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson taking up defensive roles, Liverpool had to bring a younger face into the midfield. Curtis Jones was given massive responsibility in the Liverpool team this year. However, he did manage to step up to the plate for his side. He gave his club some crucial performances that would help see them into 3rd place in the Premier League. With the departure of Gini Wijnaldum, it is likely that Jones' role in the squad is set to grow further.
Amad Diallo
Manchester United fans got very excited when they signed Amad Diallo from Atalanta in January. The forward is an exceptional young talent at the age of just 18. Although making just seven appearances for the Red Devils, his quality is undeniable. He even managed to find the back of the net in Manchester United's Europa League campaign.
Wesley Fofana
Leicester looked to be in for a really promising Premier League season after a great start to the season. The team narrowly missed out on a Champions League place following a defeat to Tottenham on the final day. A huge part of this success was young French center back Wesley Fofana. The center back’s ball play was a crucial part of Leicester City’s efforts to keep goals out. He made 23 first team appearances for his side in his debut season. The 20-year-old also had a massively influential role in his club winning the FA Cup. When experienced center back Johnny Evans was forced off with an injury, Fofana stepped up against Chelsea.