I am a little confused about the best way to handle my youth teams. It is my understanding that the best way to develop players is to loan them when they turn 18 so they can get first-team game time. If this is the case, why have players U-23 team (I am playing in the EPL). Do people use it solely for maintaining match conditioning with the kids who have no hope of making the first team stuck there?
How do you all handle your youth team setups, how many players at the club, and when do you promote players to the next level?
How do you all handle your youth team setups, how many players at the club, and when do you promote players to the next level?