Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has voiced his concerns regarding the situation of young forward Jay Jay Gabriel, who is looking to leave Manchester United. It’s come to light that his father is playing a major role in influencing the teenager's choices.
On the Stick to Football podcast, Carragher highlighted the dangers of such environments for young players.
In my experience as a kid... and seeing how James grew up, players in similar situations often never fulfil their potential.
When you have an environment that includes parents... we all know that back in the day, some parents could be a nightmare for their children, constantly complaining to coaches about not getting enough playing time.
Twenty years later, you look back and think: ‘That didn’t help your son.’ And these players... I’d say in 70-80 percent of cases, when parents or their environment are difficult, they never reach the heights they were meant to.
