Crystal Palace youth coach praises Malachi Boateng for winning U-23 Player of the Season

Published on: 29 July 2020

Crystal Palace U-23 manager  Shaun Derry has showered praises on Ghanaian Malachi Boateng after his impressive campaign was rewarded by the club. 

The teenager was adjudged crystal Palace U-23 Player of the Season. He impressed the teammates and coaches in the 22 appearances he made during the season.

“This young player has brought so many highs to this training group; he is a pleasure to work alongside," Derry told the official club website.

According to the Palace coach, he’s hopeful and full of belief that the young lad would become a star if he continues with his development.

"Hopefully he can develop more and more as the years go by and we can hear a lot more about him.”

“A midfielder who has so many strings to his bow… He shows aggression, he shows quality on the ball, he can get around the pitch – wins the second ball and can dictate play.

“He’s a fine young man and one that represents the football club in a way we want the football club represented”, he added.

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