Manchester City ace Cole Palmer has admitted this season has been "tough" for him after making less than 20 appearances for Pep Guardiola's side.
The 20-year-old, who came through the ranks at City, has made 19 appearances in all competitions this term, registering one goal against Burnley in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
However, despite impressing when called upon last campaign, Palmer is yet to start a Premier League match. Palmer - who has made five starts this season - is widely regarded as one of the most promising prospects in the English system.
However, he has made just three substitute appearances since being named in the starting line-up for the Carabao Cup defeat at Southampton in January. ALSO READ: Man City already know their plan to stop Liverpool's main threats "The season has been tough, I’m not going to lie," Palmer told the Daily Mail. "When you’re not playing it does affect you.