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14) Karim Rekik
Who is he?: Karim Rekik is a 19 year old Dutchman who was born in Rotterdam. He is of Tunisian descent. Rekik is a centre back who is at PSV on loan from Manchester City.
Back in 2013: Rekik was at Manchester City at the start of the year, but soon left to join Blackburn, in the Championship, on loan from the Citizens. He stayed there until the end of the season, making 5 appearances for them. He didn’t really manage to break into the side at Blackburn. At the start of this season, he was loaned out to PSV for the duration of the 2013-14 year. he has been a regular started at the Eindhoven based outfit. He’s made only 11 league appearances so far in the league due to the fact that he was set back by an injury and missed all the action in September and October. But he had not trouble regaining his place in the starting line up ever since his return from injury. He’s also managed to find the back of the net once. He’s been regular for the Europa League as well. Rekik also made 3 appearances for the Netherlands U19 team, scoring once in a 6-0 victory over the Czech U19 team.
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Looking to 2014: For the first half of the year, Rekik will be focused on putting in his best for PSV as they try to get into the Champions League places. He does have an opportunity at City if he can persuade the Pellegrini of his talents in the summer. City do probably need another centre back, with Demichellis and Lescott not really looking convincing at times, and Kompany and Nastasic being troubled by injuries.
13) Calum Chambers
Who is he?: Chambers is an 18 year old right back who plays for Southampton. The player is an Englishman, and has been making waves in the Premier League this season. He made his debut back in 2012, but has been a bit more prominent this year. He’s also the captain of the England U19?s, making 13 appearances for them and scoring twice.
Back in 2013: Chambers didn’t make any Premier League appearances last season, but was prominent in the Premier league’s U21 Elite Group, which is quite a feat, because he’s still 18. He was also a key part of the England U19?s set up as their captain. This season though, this prodigy from Southampton’s famed youth academy has made an impact. He’s got the opportunity to shine in the BPL, making 10 appearances in the top flight. Clyne’s injury, and Ward-Prowse’s positional shift meant that he got the opportunity, and has grabbed it with both hands. His endless energy and running have won praise from all quarters and he’s been touted as a future England right back.
Looking to 2014: With the return of Clyne, Chambers may find it hard to keep his starting place, but after the performances he’s shown, there’s no reason to believe that he won’t be able to hold onto his place. Chambers has a bright future ahead him though, and he’s only 18. He will do well to stay at the club for a few more years to develop a little more.
