Alex Howell
BBC football news reporter at the PSV Stadion
Ethan Nwaneri scored his eighth goal of the season in 28 games in all competitions in the thrashing of PSV.
The biggest compliment that Nwaneri is paid by his team-mates is that they constantly look to give him the ball such is their faith that the youngster will create something for the team.
The next question, once Arsenal get over their injury crisis will be where does Nwaneri fit once Kai Havertz, Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are back fit and available.
Nwaneri is able to play in a number of positions both in attack and in midfield.
Arteta has also spoken about how Nwaneri has been considered as a central striker, but it may be a position he takes on once the 17-year-old matures.
With his lethal finishing in front of goal it’s not hard to see why Nwaneri taking up that role could be such an attractive option.
Bukayo Saka will take the right side of attack Nwaneri is currently holding once he is fit, but that does not mean Nwaneri will be out of the picture.
Captain Martin Odegaard occupies the right side of Arsenal’s midfield but the Gunners have had a problem with their ‘left number eight’ spot and have recently used Declan Rice and Mikel Merino there.
Getty Images
发表回复