Morgan Praises Leicester's Academy System In CITY Matchday Magazine
- Wes Morgan is the cover star of Sunday's edition of the digital CITY Matchday Magazine
- The Club's official programme is available to download as a digital copy on the morning of home games
- Morgan believes several young players have shown why they have been given an opportunity during this campaign
- The defender also looks forward to a crucial end-of-season clash with Manchester United
Youngsters Luke Thomas, 19, and George Hirst, 21, regulars for the Club’s Development Squad, made their Premier League debuts for Leicester in July, and Morgan, who has played alongside both in recent weeks, has been impressed with their application and performances.
The 36-year-old, recapping the 2019/20 campaign in Sunday's programme, believes more opportunities will come their way in the future, ahead of Manchester United’s visit to King Power Stadium on Sunday (4pm kick-off).
"It’s great to see these young lads coming through," Morgan commented. "Your professional debut stays in your memory forever.
“It’s not always easy coming into the first team, especially when the team is having mixed fortunes, but they’ve all trained well and stepped up brilliantly.
“For them, they just have to take their opportunities when they come along. We have a great academy here at Leicester and it looks like there are plenty of more talents on their way."
City’s captain hopes Leicester can finish the season on a high by taking a positive result from this weekend’s encounter, but knows they are coming up against tough opposition in the form of Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side.
The Red Devils have moved into top four contention thanks to a series of impressive performances and, since the resumption of Premier League football, have been unbeaten in the league.
Before the King Power Stadium encounter with the Red Devils, Solskjær’s 20-time English champions host West Ham United at Old Trafford on Wednesday (6pm kick-off).
"By the time we kick off, we’ll know where everyone stands and what’s on the line," Morgan added, in an interview which will be available in the digital CITY Matchday Magazine on Sunday.
"Since the restart, especially, Manchester United have been in sensational form. Their forward line in particular has been devastating and they look like a real threat when they go forward.
"They also have plenty of creativity through the likes of [Bruno] Fernandes and [Paul] Pogba so we know it will be a challenge, but it’s one we’re really up for.”
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