Pushing is the key word he will be relying on stockdale being so bad or injured to get a chance. This opposed to going out on loan as first choice keeper and getting a significant amount of first team games under his belt.
Don't get me wrong he is an incredible prospect but if he stays with...
A season out on loan where he gets a substantial run of game time will give him the experience he needs to come back as first choice. Still incredibly young especially for a keeper and its games he needs to develop his obvious talent