Former Arsenal player Rio Ferdinand advises manager Mikel Arteta to be patient with a player after their loss to Inter Milan.

In the recent Champions League match between Arsenal and Inter, Ethan Nwaneri made a late appearance in the second half. Despite the Gunners' 1-0 defeat, former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Nwaneri made a strong case for more playing time with his performance.

The match in Milan saw Arsenal struggling against a resilient Inter defense, with the only goal coming from Hakan Calhanoglu's penalty in the first half. However, in the second half, Arsenal dominated possession and created some good chances, but were unable to find the back of the net.

Nwaneri, who was brought on with only eight minutes remaining, showed great promise in the attacking third, adding some much-needed creativity and imagination to Arsenal's play. Looking ahead to their upcoming Premier League match against Chelsea, Ferdinand believes that Nwaneri should be given "more responsibility" by manager Mikel Arteta.

Speaking on TNT Sports, Ferdinand expressed his frustration with Arsenal's lack of creativity and imagination in the final third, a problem that has plagued them throughout the season. He also praised Nwaneri's ability to unlock tight defenses and suggested that he should be given more playing time to showcase his skills.

Ferdinand also pointed out the need for Arsenal to be more clinical and efficient in the attacking areas, with a focus on creating overloads and two-vs-ones in wide areas. He believes that the Gunners have not been utilizing these tactics enough to create openings and capitalize on their chances.

Another former Arsenal player, Martin Keown, echoed Ferdinand's sentiments and felt that Nwaneri should have been brought on earlier in the match. Keown also noted the improvement in Arsenal's play when Nwaneri was on the pitch, highlighting the quality and impact he brings to the team.

As Arsenal continue to struggle this season, with inconsistent performances and a lack of creativity, many are calling on Arteta to give Nwaneri and other young players more opportunities to prove themselves. It remains to be seen whether the manager will heed these calls and give Nwaneri the "more responsibility" he deserves.

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