'Saints gamble Mubama needs to step up'
Could Manchester City striker Divin Mubama's loan spell at Southampton be just what he needs to make the step up to being a true first-team player?
Manchester City striker Divin Mubama's loan move to Southampton could be crucial for his development into a first-team player, according to BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore. The 21-year-old was consistently part of the Stoke City squad last season, but a leg injury in January prevented him from making further appearances for the club.
Blackmore believes Mubama's time at Southampton could mirror that of recently departed teammate Shea Charles, who made 44 appearances for Sheffield Wednesday in his loan spell from Southampton. Blackmore stated, "This season for Mubama needs to be that season for Shea Charles. It needs to be the time he grows up, steps up, handles men's football. If he gets it right, he's got bags of talent, so I think it's a good gamble from Southampton."
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