August 16th 2024.
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, is looking to give some of the younger players a chance to gain valuable experience this season. He has his eye on three academy prospects: Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ayden Heaven, and Ethan Nwaneri, who he believes have the potential to make an impact on the first team.
While Bukayo Saka is currently the standout player from the Arsenal academy, Arteta is determined to bring through even more talented youngsters. With the transfer window being relatively quiet for the Gunners, Arteta sees this as an opportunity for the academy players to prove themselves and make a name for themselves in the senior team.
Although the only major signing so far has been Riccardo Calafiori, Arteta insists that with the addition of these young talents, it will feel like having new players in the squad. He has high hopes for the trio of 17-year-olds and is also pleased to have Jurrien Timber back from a long-term knee injury.
When asked about Lewis-Kelly and Nwaneri's readiness to step up, Arteta confidently replied, "Yes, for sure. And we also have Jurrien, who was out for 10 months last year, so that's another one." He went on to mention the impressive performances of Myles, Ethan, and Aiden during pre-season, which has given them the opportunity to showcase their skills and potential to the manager.
Arteta is particularly impressed by the attitude and personality of these young players, along with their determination and competitiveness in training. He has put them in challenging situations to see how they would handle the pressure, and he believes they have proven themselves capable of handling the demands of playing for the senior team.
With the Premier League season kicking off, Arteta knows that the first game against Wolves will be a tough one. He acknowledges the great job that manager Gary O'Neil and his coaching staff have done with the team, making them a formidable opponent. He also highlights their unpredictability in both attacking and defending, which will require the Arsenal players to be at their best to secure a win.
Despite the challenges, Arteta is confident in his team's abilities and believes they have a good chance of coming out on top if they perform at their best. With the new season underway, Arsenal fans can look forward to seeing these young talents in action and hopefully, they will continue to impress and contribute to the team's success.
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