Crystal Palace are blessed with a number of young talents at the moment – both homegrown and imported prospects.
Within the academy, gems such as Mofe Jemide – who recently outdid Rob Holding in an U21 match – are emerging, as well as Caleb Kporha, who has already impressed Oliver Glasner in training at Copers Cope.
In terms of imports, young talents like Adam Wharton, Michael Olise, Matheus Franca and Chadi Riad have been recruited by Dougie Freedman – Director of Football at Selhurst Park.
This recruitment approach certainly seems to be working for Crystal Palace, as Harry Kane wasted no time in selecting one of these talents as the young prospect everybody across Europe should be looking out for.
Harry Kane singles out Crystal Palace No.20 Adam Wharton
When speaking to GOAL for a round of quick fire questions, the Bayern Munich No.9 was asked to name a young player people must “watch out” for.
With little hesitation, Kane simply responded: “Adam Wharton.”
That answer speaks volumes, as the England international is currently playing alongside some of the best youngsters in football for club and country, such as Olise, Jamal Musiala, Cole Palmer and Jude Bellingham.Kane actually had dinner with Wharton during the £22m man’s first taste of life in the England squad earlier this year, while also training alongside the 20-year-old on a daily basis, so he is well placed to comment on the Crystal Palace maestro.Declan Rice also praised Wharton during UEFA EURO 2024 during the summer, calling the Blackburn-born midfielder a “silky” footballer.
Oliver Glasner
Oliver Glasner could soon be without Adam Wharton
Speaking to the media ahead of Monday’s Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest, Glasner was very open about the situation involving Wharton‘s groin.
The Austrian said: “Believe me, we’re discussing it (potential surgery) often. Not every day, but during the international break. It is a decision we will take together.
“We are talking with him and, if we have to do it, finding the right moment. Or the other side, his body will tell us. If the pain gets worse, then we have to do it.
“At the moment, it’s okay. He can do all the training sessions. Pain, some days more, some days less. He is the first guy (into the training ground) in the morning, together with Marc (Guehi). He is here at 8:30am and leaving very late, (after) a lot of treatment.
“We need him, he knows this, and he is here for the team. We hope it gets better, but, to be honest, it doesn’t look like that.
Wharton has been taking painkillers to get through games for Crystal Palace this season, starting all seven Premier League outings before the clash against Nottingham Forest, and it is clear for all to see that his performances are nowhere near the level of last term.
Therefore, it would make sense for Glasner to simply bite the bullet and let the England international have surgery to fix the problem, or else it may become worse before it gets better
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