“I have contact with Alex Inglethorpe on a daily basis and Joao has been one of the outstanding performers for the reserves”
“It's been difficult for him at times. When he has stepped up to the first team before it has been difficult for him."
.“But I’ve seen a big difference in him. He is a talent. I always observe in training and see where players are + Joao has looked very good.
"His intensity, the speed of his game – he has undoubted quality and he has showed up very well.