Nigel Pearson says Dylan Kadji has the potential to be the next academy player to break into the first-team this season but was keen to stress there is no need to raise the expectations on his shoulders.
The young midfielder starred in the Under-23s run to the Development Cup final last season and was rewarded by training with the senior side during pre-season. Injury ruled him out of the tour of Austria, and a handful of matches but his 20-minute cameo against Bournemouth when he replaced Alex Scott suggests the manager sees him as part of his plans going forward.
Kadji, 18, has yet to make a professional appearance for the Robins but Pearson is not shy is handing youngsters their opportunities when needed. He gave nine players their first-team debuts throughout the course of last campaign.
