Birmingham City Winger Viv Solomon - Otabor Tipped To Flourish Following Sale Of Demarai Gray
Published: January 05, 2016
Birmingham City coach Gary Rowett is not losing sleep over the departure of Demarai Gray to English Premier League surprise package Leicester City as he expects Viv Solomon - Otabor to step into his shoes.
The Dream Team VI trainee went the distance for the first time in his professional career in Birmingham City`s 2 - 1 win over Brentford on Saturday and showed glimpses of his potential.
“There`s loads of positivity on the pitch. Viv Solomon-Otabor, who turned 20 on Saturday, showed some really bright stuff the second-half, he has got a good future, ” Gary Rowett said to The Blues official website/
“Demarai Gray is a precocious talent, a smashing lad. I wish him all the best.
“But I do believe we can replace him. He does cause opposition problems, as well know, but we are very positive about it.”
Solomon - Otabor has recorded 14 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring against Fulham in November.
The Dream Team VI trainee went the distance for the first time in his professional career in Birmingham City`s 2 - 1 win over Brentford on Saturday and showed glimpses of his potential.
“There`s loads of positivity on the pitch. Viv Solomon-Otabor, who turned 20 on Saturday, showed some really bright stuff the second-half, he has got a good future, ” Gary Rowett said to The Blues official website/
“Demarai Gray is a precocious talent, a smashing lad. I wish him all the best.
“But I do believe we can replace him. He does cause opposition problems, as well know, but we are very positive about it.”
Solomon - Otabor has recorded 14 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring against Fulham in November.
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