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As goalkeeper, Brisbane Roar’s Jamie Young hasn’t had too bad a view of teenage striker Brandon Borrello’s purple patch.
But a closer look at his teammate off the field has convinced Young that the Roar young gun can maintain his stellar form.
Brisbane are back in the A-League’s top six after Borrello sealed Sunday’s 1-0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers – his second matchwinning goal in five days.
“The test will be to maintain that (form) over a period of time,” said Young, who has stepped up for No.1 keeper Michael Theo (groin) in the past two games.
“But I think he is wise enough to have the patience – and you can see the talent that he has got.”
Young said he had a better insight than most on the youngster ahead of what looms as Borrello’s biggest test yet – Sunday’s away clash with third-placed Sydney FC.
“I have roomed with him the last couple of weeks,” he said.
“He’s actually a pretty grounded kid for his age.
“He doesn’t get carried away, he doesn’t really have an ego.
“But he has a really good work ethic.
“And when you have all of those things you give yourself a chance – that’s showing at the moment.”
The Brisbane squad’s pecking order also keeps Borrello grounded.
Youngest members of the squad are assigned jobs and Borrello was seen pushing team luggage at the airport after his heroics sealed Brisbane’s first AFC Champions League win in Japan last Wednesday night.
Five wins in seven games since the Asian Cup break have moved Brisbane to sixth, with a game in hand over seventh-placed Melbourne City.
“At the moment the team is quite confident,” Young said.
“When you get results it breeds confidence and leads to more results.”
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