Lloyd Kelly .

Lloyd Kelly is making a name for himself at Bristol City but the youngster needs to gain a regular role in the position most suited to him

• Lloyd Kelly has made an impressive start to the season at Bristol City
• The 20-year-old defender is tall and imposing and has good decision making
• He needs to assess his distances more carefully when attacking the ball in the air.

Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. He'll bring you his verdict for Sportsmail.

This week he has been keeping a close eye on Bristol City youngster Lloyd Kelly.

What has he got?
Tall and imposing, Lloyd Kelly is making a name for himself at Bristol City.

A strong left-footer, he is making progress in the Championship but needs to gain a regular role in the position most suited to him.

He has been playing as a left back but I saw him play as a left centre back.

I like the way he played forward passes when not under pressure. I did not see him pass the ball under pressure, an important attribute to have, as this was a relatively comfortable afternoon for his team.

Nor did he attempt anything too ambitious, no 'Hollywood' cross-field passes to the right touchline. He covered well and gave good insurance to his main centre back.

In a foot race to cover his left back, he proved speedy and slid the ball sensibly into touch. Once, when challenged in possession, he turned out brilliantly to clear.

Kelly has long legs and was able to challenge by throwing out his left foot while staying balanced. He did not go to ground as it was not necessary. His positioning was always good enough to avoid him having to make a last-ditch tackle.

He was constantly aware of developing attacks, moving sideways and co-ordinating with his back players on the proverbial 'piece of string'.

LLOYD KELLY FACTS
AGE: 20
CLUB: BRISTOL CITY
POSITION: DEFENDER
VALUE: £2m
2018-19 APPS: 15
GOALS: 1

What does he need?
Although 6ft3in, on two occasions in attempting to win a header from the opposing goalkeeper's kick, he tried to get there too early and completely misjudged his leap.

Overall, he coped in the air but needs to assess his distances more carefully when attacking the ball. Also, he may have closed down more quickly on two occasions when he allowed a forward the chance of a shot.

A shade more urgency was required and the danger for him may be complacency as, on this occasion, the game looked to come to him fairly easily.

But he will learn not to take chances and appears to have the right ingredients. Given regular first-team opportunities, he certainly has a chance.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6419811/Lloyd-Kelly-making-Bristol-City.html

 

He is definately one of the next generation of 'Star Players'