Glasner is pleased with Cardines' performance in Trinidad and Tobago's international games and believes he deserves to play senior football for the team this season.

Glasner mentioned Cardines ahead of the upcoming match against Sunderland, saying: "We have a talented player from our academy, Rio Cardines, who played well for Trinidad and Tobago during the international break."

Glasner praised Cardines' attitude and said he will get his chances to play for the team. He explained that the club wants to give academy players opportunities to contribute to the team if they are doing well.

Glasner mentioned that the club gave a similar chance to player Justin Devenny last year, and it's the same with Cardines. If Cardines is ready to help the team and needs protection, the club will bring him on when the time is right.