Big future predicted for Burnley's Max Weiss - but on one condition
The 22-year-old ended the season in between the sticks for Burnley
Burnley’s Max Weiss is a goalkeeper with a bright future ahead of him - but regular game time is now a must.
The 22-year-old provided backup to Martin Dubravka for the majority of last season in the Premier League following his summer move from Germany.
But following Scott Parker’s departure, and with relegation already confirmed, interim boss Mike Jackson threw him in for the final three games of the season.
That was with one eye on the future, with Dubravka set to depart Turf Moor at the end of his contract - an exit that was recently confirmed in the club’s retained list.
Vaclav Hladky was also let go at the end of his deal, leaving Weiss as the only senior goalkeeper left on Burnley’s books.
The hope will be that the German can take over the number one mantle in the Championship next season as the Clarets target an immediate return to the top flight.
While Jackson doesn’t see a limit to Weiss’ potential, he knows regular game time is a must for the shot stopper’s development.
“He's good,” he said. “He's a goalkeeper with big potential.
“He's still learning and he's still got a lot to do. The guy just needs to play.
“For the keeper of his age now, it's important that he plays the games for his own development, but as a guy and what he's around the place, and as a professional, he's top.”
