The next big... flop

[illmatic 901]

In every couple years, exist a young players that seems destinated to be a stars of his generations, but finally his carreer is not that good that seems years before. Quaresma, Robinho, Gourcouff are examples of that.

So, which player do you think that will be the flop of this young generation, or at least, which player that promises a lot today, you think that in some years not will be more than a random player?

In the poll ,I put players with 23 years or less, that have had much hype around them. I don't put players like Neymar, James or Hazard, because for me, they are already a totally TOP players, but If you want vote for one of them, go ahead.

[Oscar 441]

Ac milan kid

[Yeboii 1,844]

I'd also nominate Hachim Mastour since he hasn't really proven anything at top level. Odegaard had played at the top level in Norway at 15 and proved him self so I think he will turn out alright.

[Yeboii 1,844]

Ac milan kid

Lol same player at the same time

[zolayes 14,489]

the next striker we sign

[Oscar 441]

Lol same player at the same time

Quaresma is a ballhog.

Cristiano is a ballhog.

Neymar is a ballhog.

But this kid might be in his own league.......

[Amblève. 4,995]

Maybe Milan's Gianluigi Donnarumma? Kid's 16 and playing well right now but who knows how he'll develop over the years; the hype's definitely too much right now and going by it he would need to follow the great Gianluigi's path to justifity the expectations.

[Jase 43,479]

Is Coutinho even being rated highly around the world? Only the pundits in England seem to think he's great - when he's not - just because of those once in a blue moon wonder goals he score.

Will say the same about El Shaarawy too. All the hype and expectation appear to have died down after the first few years and that's not to mention, he's now out on loan at Monaco.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Is Coutinho even being rated highly around the world? Only the pundits in England seem to think he's great - when he's not - just because of those once in a blue moon wonder goals he score.

Will say the same about El Shaarawy too. All the hype and expectation appear to have died down after the first few years and that's not to mention, he's now out on loan at Monaco.

I like Coutinho. Think he's slightly wasting away at Liverpool, but will be interesting to see what Klopp does with him. Can hardly blame the 'pool fans alike, he's their only shining hope after losing Suarez, Sterling, etc as their creative outlets.

Think he'd do well in a team where the pressure isn't on him. Was impressed when Is saw him turn out for Inter not too long ago as a 19yo.

[Jase 43,479]

I like Coutinho. Think he's slightly wasting away at Liverpool, but will be interesting to see what Klopp does with him. Can hardly blame the 'pool fans alike, he's their only shining hope after losing Suarez, Sterling, etc as their creative outlets.

Coutinho does have some talent but I have not seen him put in any kind of consistent performances, even for a short of period of time. He has also yet to dominate teams in a manner that some of the best attacking midfielders do. At the moment, he's going between - have quiet games and do nothing and have quiet games and score some long range stunners. He's too inconsistent to justify the hype and praise he's getting.

Think he'd do well in a team where the pressure isn't on him. Was impressed when Is saw him turn out for Inter not too long ago as a 19yo.

If he only reacts well when the pressure is not on him, then maybe he is really not that good.

[Rmpr 8,977]

To begin with, only 2 players on that list deserve the hype. The rest is just FIFA products...

I never saw Coutinho, El Sharawy, Martial (really? We going that far?), etc., as top youth talents. So they will never be that big of a flop because the expectation was never really there to begin with!

A big flop would be if Gotze, Neymar, James or Hazard never live up to the hype. Maybe Sterling as well, but thats it. Others were never on their ball park of youth talent and expectation...

EDIT: on your post you give good examples of flops such as Robinho and Gourcuff. So you honestly think the players you listed had 10% of their expectations?

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Coutinho does have some talent but I have not seen him put in any kind of consistent performances, even for a short of period of time. He has also yet to dominate teams in a manner that some of the best attacking midfielders do. At the moment, he's going between - have quiet games and do nothing and have quiet games and score some long range stunners. He's too inconsistent to justify the hype and praise he's getting.

If he only reacts well when the pressure is not on him, then maybe he is really not that good.

True but he was always a bit raw when he came to Liverpool. He didn't really get a chance to learn how to carry a team, Suarez didn't stick around and they haven't really got many other attacking players. Under Klopp maybe he's now got a chance, this guy worked with Reus, Gotze and Lewandowski remember. Rogers trained fucking Allen.

What I'm saying is, at 23, he's still got a chance to prove himself as a consistent player and quickly mature. He's got the ability.

[11Drogba 2,000]

If Depay flops at United it would be similar to De Bruyne's flop at Chelsea or Di Maria's flop at United. Such players need coaches like Carlo or Pep. Manure fans are idiots as they don't see the main problem why their attacking players are underperforming.

[Lapo Blues 21]

ricky lambert?

oh wait, that old flop.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

the next striker we sign

This.

Also: Eden Hazard. I don't think he has the stomach to be one of the best. To be a truly brilliant player you need to have a selfish, ruthless streak. I don't think Eden has a nasty bone in his body.

[the wes 7,212]

the next striker we sign

chelsea no9 shirt is a curse

[Atlas Lion 1,223]

Mastour? The lad impressed in youth games but that's it. He's only 17 so there is time for him to be slowly transitioned into competitive football.

[the wes 7,212]

Is Coutinho even being rated highly around the world? Only the pundits in England seem to think he's great - when he's not - just because of those once in a blue moon wonder goals he score.

Coutinho cant get in the brazil squad dunga must not rate him