I think he’s got a beautiful future – Ashley Cole rates Newcastle United star | OneFootball

Ashley Cole couldn’t be more impressed by Tino Livramento.

The former England star was first team coach at Stamford Bridge when Tino was in the Under 21s at Chelsea.

Ashley Cole says he could see the potential then (Tino Livramento was named Chelsea’s academy player of the year for the 2020/21 season).

Tino Livramento moved to Southampton and having missed almost a full year due to a bad injury, an inspired Eddie Howe insisted on Newcastle United persisting until they got their man, despite Tino having played almost no first team football.

Ashley Cole has now seen the young defender make even more rapid progress and he credits a lot of that to Eddie Howe.

Too true.

Tino Livramento has clearly got a lot of natural ability and pace but having such a gifted manager to make the most of that natural ability, is priceless.

“He was in the under-21s, in the reserve group at Chelsea, you always see the passion and level he could get to.

“I think him getting the opportunity at Newcastle and continuing to play first-team football gave him the belief, the confidence in his own ability.

“And of course, a manager that’s trusted him to play at such a young age.

“I think he had quite a big challenge going to Newcastle but he’s developing into a top player.

“As a coach, you stand on the sideline and see how much information he takes on board.

“And I keep saying it, but the willingness to want to learn and be the best, I think is always a great trait to have.

“Whatever level he wants to get to, he can get to, because he’s got that personality and desire.

“I think he’s got a beautiful future, a bright future.