4. Ravel Morrison
Sir Alex Ferguson once told Rio Ferdinand that Ravel Morrison was the most talented 16-year-old he had ever seen; high praise indeed from a man who saw some of the some of the finest players in modern history come through the ranks at Manchester United. However, Morrison had multiple problems off the field, particularly with the law, and it soon became clear he would not realize his potential at Old Trafford. He showed glimpses of just how good he could be at West Ham, before old habits repeated themselves. Aged 22, Morrison joined Lazio in the summer and is at the age where he really needs to knuckle down and prove himself in Serie A.
3. Antonio Cassano
When your short temper is so notorious it creates a phrase which becomes common parlance, you know you might have an issue, and that’s exactly what happened with Italian playmaker and second striker Antonio Cassano. The phrase ‘Cassanata’ was the term in use, and all too often as a result of Cassano’s antics. As is the case with so many of the players on this list, technically Cassano was simply magnificent.
His vision, technique and skill were second to none, but a transfer to Real Madrid was a huge mistake in his career. Although Cassano has played for some of the biggest clubs in Europe and represented his country at major tournaments, he has not reached the heights his ability ought to have.
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