Crystal Palace continues to make moves in the transfer market as they look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. One player who has caught the eye in pre-season is young defender Nathaniel Richards.
Richards, who has impressed manager Patrick Vieira with his performances in training, got his chance to shine in a recent friendly against a lower league side. The 19-year-old put in a solid display at the back, showcasing his composure on the ball and his ability to read the game.
Vieira was impressed with what he saw from Richards, stating, “Nathaniel has a lot of potential and I believe he can develop into a top player. He showed great maturity and composure in his performance, and I am excited to see how he progresses.”
Richards himself was pleased with his performance, saying, “It was a great opportunity for me to show what I can do. I have been working hard in training and it was nice to be able to translate that onto the pitch.”
With veteran defender Joachim Anderson on his way to Fulham and Marc Guehi rumored to be the next one sold, Richards could find himself in contention for a starting spot in the Crystal Palace defense. The young defender will be hoping to make the most of this opportunity and establish himself as a key player for the Eagles in the upcoming season.
