Not every youngster who’s tipped to go right to the very top has a fulfilling career, that’s a given, but Jordon Ibe’s lack of success has been particularly poignant since he was initially spotted by Liverpool as a 16-year-old.
The 24-year-old has wholly failed to make an impression at Bournemouth, and after Sky Sports announced on Thursday that he will leave the club when his contract ends on July 1 - rather than wait until the end of the rescheduled season - he appears to be heading towards a crossroads in his career.
It's been a miserable week for the wideman, who may face disciplinary measures from his current employers after being photographed flouting UK lockdown measures by having a haircut.