Most young players aren't trusted to playout from the back, or to try to dribble past an oppo player, as "get rid" is screamed by their managers. Tell him to get rid enough and that is all he will ever do, it's safe, it just shit defending too, ultimately conceding possession. I am more than aware that I've inserted "get rid" and that's maybe not what you are referencing but it is the point that I'm trying to make that he is good enough to be trusted and encouraged to try to play football and NOT be safe. Only good players are afforded this.
He, among other young players, will have a very hard time as they develop under the gaze of a live PL game, more so than others because they are the obvious players to target if you were the oppo. It's a testament to his ability in the first place that he's trusted by the manager to play.