In a period when business attackers are becoming increasingly rare in Arsenal, with the injuries of Saka, Jesus, Martinelli or Havertz, the name of Ethan Nwaneri sounds like a blessing for Mikel Arteta. This Saturday against Leicester, the young attacker of 17 still delivered a remarkable performance in creativity, touching the amounts twice and even adding a decisive pass on the second goal of Mikel Merino who came to validate the victory of the Gunners.
“He is only 17 years old … he is a superstar in the making. He was, without a doubt, the spark that allowed Arsenal to shine “said Alan Shearer after Nwaneri's performance against the Foxes. His trainer, Mikel Arteta, goes even further in the declaration: “These touches of bullets he makes, in and around the surface, small successive touches … I do not want to say it, but he is like Messi.” A daring comparison, but which shows all the confidence that the Basque places in its small protégé.
