December 12th 2024.
It has been a tough few weeks for Arsenal fans as their key defender, Gabriel Magalhaes, has been out of action due to a muscle injury. The team's coach, Mikel Arteta, has been anxiously awaiting the return of the Brazilian player in time for their upcoming Premier League match against Everton on Saturday. Arteta had been keeping quiet about Gabriel's fitness, but finally gave an update during the pre-match press conference on Tuesday, just before the team's 3-0 victory over Monaco.
According to Mail Sport, Arsenal is hopeful that Gabriel will be ready to take the field against Everton, after missing the team's last three games. In the midst of an injury crisis, Arteta has had to rely on Jakub Kiwior to fill in at center-half, while 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly was given a chance to shine at left-back in their recent match against Monaco. The young player, who hails from the Halen End Academy, played a crucial role in Bukayo Saka's opening goal and may once again be called upon to play against Everton, as doubts remain over the availability of Riccardo Calafiori and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
During a recent interview, Arteta expressed his pride in Lewis-Skelly's performance, as he made his first start in a European match. "He's one of our own, just 18 years old. It's a joy to watch him play and it's a privilege to give him the opportunity to change his career," said Arteta. The coach also mentioned the trust he has in the young player and how he was pleased with his performance on the big stage.
Despite his age, Lewis-Skelly has been in contention for a spot on the team and impressed during the pre-season. "He feels comfortable in this environment and is able to compete at this level, which is just as important as playing. Today, he proved that he belongs at this level," said Arteta. It's clear that the young player has earned the trust and respect of his coach and team, and fans can look forward to seeing him develop and contribute to Arsenal's success in the future.
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