The surprise package at CCFC
Friday 11th September 2020
There are a couple of contenders for this, but my eye continues to be drawn to Sheyi Ojo, the Liverpool youngster who Cardiff have brought in on a season-long loan.
For Ojo, it feels like a now-or-never time for him to impress. He is 23 and has been sent out on loan by Liverpool six times since 2014, taking in spells in France, Scotland and the Championship.
There were signs during his most recent loan at Rangers last season that things were just starting to click.
The lightning fast, left-footed winger, who likes to cut in from the right-hand side and drive at goal, scored five times in all competitions and produced the same number of assists and it is those figures which will have drawn Harris to him.
On the left, Cardiff have the luxury of choosing one of Junior Hoilett and Josh Murphy, both of whom can be swashbuckling on their day.
On the other flank, though, is where Harris identified they needed reinforcements.
It is thought Gavin Whyte, while a supremely-hard worker who adds a lot in terms of defensive solidity and industry, does not have the quality in the final third just yet to be trusted as a regular starter.
And with Mendez-Laing, a dangerous wide man who played so well when he was fit enough last season, out of the picture, it paves the way for another to shine.
So Ojo, then, looks like he will be given his fair share of game time and Jurgen Klopp, like Cardiff fans, will be watching carefully.
It was thought that while at Rangers, his best was unplayable, but his worst was knuckle-bitingly frustrating. It is the consistency in between which needs much work, so I am led to believe.
But that is exactly why it makes him an exciting surprise package.
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