Danish great Brian Laudrup says Norwich City was the wrong option for Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour.
Gilmour was barracked by Norwich fans as his loan turned sour last season and the club was relegated.
Laudrup wrote for the Daily Mail: "I can't understand all the criticism, even blame, that seemed to be directed towards him at Norwich during their unsuccessful fight against relegation.
"Did people expect that he would almost keep them up on his own after moving from Chelsea? I just guess that sometimes a scapegoat is needed.
"One thing is certain. Gilmour will have matured a huge amount and learned about the other side of football from the difficulties he's experienced. He can take lessons forward with him.
"But whether he goes back to Chelsea or is loaned out again, he needs to make sure he finds a far more suitable environment for his style of play next season.
"It's been a blip in a story that only previously contained success."
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