Is Charalampos Kostoulas the Premier League’s Next Unstoppable Prodigy?
Yes, Hurzeler has forged a functional team, expertly blending both youth and experience. The combination sit third in England’s top tier after the opening seven matches, having claimed five wins. Gross and captain Lewis Dunk are the seasoned heads in key positions. Hurzeler has deployed a number of young stars in support of the mid-30s pair.
And leading the charge is Kostoulas. The Greek teenager joined from Olympiacos last summer, but had to settle for a spot on the bench in his debut campaign at the Amex Stadium. That shouldn’t come as a surprise. A 19-year-old in their first season abroad, they need a chance to adjust to a change in scenery.
Playing second fiddle to Danny Welbeck, it wasn’t a shock that Kostoulas was restricted to just two league starts. Even so, he made a further 19 appearances off the bench. In that time, he struck twice and provided one assist. One of those goals was a stunning 90th-minute overhead kick in a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth back in January. Few would have expected that the hit was a sign of things to come in terms of output.
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