Crystal Palace appeared to be onto factor after they introduced in Nathan Ferguson from West Bromwich Albion on a free switch two-and-a-half years in the past, however his time at Selhurst Park has was a nightmare.
The younger defender joined the Eagles in July 2020 after a contract standoff with the Championship membership, signing a three-year take care of the south London outfit.
Ferguson had established himself as an everyday with the Baggies within the 2019/20 marketing campaign, making 21 appearances within the second tier, contributing one purpose and one help.
Subsequently, it appeared like one thing of a no brainer for Palace to signal him on a free switch, regardless of the harm issues which had been troubling him on the time of his arrival in SE25.
Sadly, accidents have continued to plague him all through his time at Selhurst Park, and he has managed simply one look for the primary crew, which got here in its place final season within the Premier League.
He has already suffered two vital accidents throughout his time on the membership, with hamstring and Achilles tendon points ruling him out for a mixed 87 video games, and there’s no telling if, when he’s lastly again match, he’ll ever be capable to reside as much as the potential that he confirmed at West Brom.
Ought to Ferguson be given a brand new deal?
Sure
No
Even when he does get again to full health, he’s unlikely to usurp a centre-back partnership of Joachim Andersen and Marc Guehi in Patrick Vieira’s aspect, whereas Joel Ward and Chris Richards are additionally in all probability forward of him within the pecking order.
Now 22, it could be outstanding if the hitherto invisible Ferguson can ever turn into an everyday at Selhurst Park, particularly as his contract is ready to run out on the finish of the present marketing campaign.
Whereas it could be harsh for Palace to ditch a participant who has been injured for nearly the whole thing of his profession with the south London membership, soccer is a ruthless enterprise and the Eagles can not proceed to shell out a wage of nearly £29k-p/w for a participant who spends extra time on the therapy desk than the pitch.
