Surprise Discoveries
An AGE 18 APP who becomes qualified might be an outstanding prospect for the future and there is a slim chance that he might become something other than just a normal level 2 player. Any qualifying APP might turn into a FUTURE STAR [FUT], or failing this, could show the traits of one of the much valued specialist players. A qualifying DF APP could possibly turn into a DF/A, a FW APP can become a WG or FWS, or if you are very lucky, a MF APP could show all the hallmarks of growing into the sought-after MF/D, MF/A or MF/A/D players.
We suggest that you do not start to plan your strategies around this sort of thing though, as these discoveries are VERY RARE, and Managers who chose to not think about such things are much less likely to be disappointed!
It is always a good idea to keep one of your season’s eight APPS unqualified right until the end of the season, just in case a crucial player is injured, like a GK, and you have no reserve. If you do keep this player in reserve then you can at least discover an APP GK, which is better than playing with no GK. Of course, it is best to have an adequate reserve GK in your squad, but this isn’t always possible or practical. Also, at the end of the season there is a chance of “producing” an MF/G player from one of your UT’s or MF players
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