Emery losing one but still has plenty of Arsenal youth prospects to call upon..

Afternoon all. 

It is fair to say that new Arsenal boss Unai Emery really has his work cut out to bring Arsenal back to the glory days in the wake of Arsene Wenger’s departure. Unlike most new managers, Emery is charged with the task of overhaul almost every aspect of the club, in order to put his own mark on the place.  Something which Emery has spoken about as the key to his success at the club, will be having faith in youth, and Arsenal are spoiled with riches in that regard. Let’s see then, which prospects may find themselves with a chance to shine under the new man at the helm.

 Ainsley Maitland-Niles

This busy midfielder/defender is just what Arsenal have been crying out for since Vieira left the club, someone to break up play in midfield and use his guile and strength to dictate the run of play. Maitland-Niles has already seen football at a senior level, although in his 12 appearances under Wenger, he was deployed in defence rather than his favoured midfield. If Emery can get the young man into the position which we all know he can play, they could be looking stronger in central midfield, once he returns from injury. 

Joseph Willock

A stylish midfielder with a good passing range as he’s described on the official website, He’ll turn 19 years old in just a few days and with the injury to Maitland-Niles, he’ll no doubt be looking to push for a place in midfield. Perhaps not in the League just yet but draw dependent, the domestic cups will possibly give him a chance to show Unai Emery what he can do.

 Eddie Nketiah

With Aubameyang, Welbeck and Lacazette, it is fair to say that Arsenal are a little short of pure goalscorers, and should an injury occur, they could be in trouble. This is precisely why fans have been calling on Arsenal to give young Eddie Nketiah the chance that he deserves at the top level. Last season alone the young Englishman netted 12 times in 10 appearances in Premier League 2, and has the goalscoring instincts that could make him a superstar at the Emirates. Like Willock, the domestic cups are likely to give him plenty of playing time but as the season goes on, his chances in the first team might just come on a regular basis even if it is from the bench.

Riess Nelson

We’ve been lucky to see a bit of this young man already. I think it’s fair to say that Arsenal appear to lack speed and width right now. Welbeck has both and can play on either wing but that still leaves us short. Nelson, although young in years, looks a real player who’ll only improve. His contract situation is yet to be resolved as top European clubs are linked to him and losing him would be a huge blow, Emery could certainly make use of him on the right as he’s quick, likes to get at defenders and he’s not afraid to take a shot. Again, domestic cups offer his best chances, but don’t be surprised if he doesn’t get a game long before then.

 Matteo Guendouzi 

Guendouzi was brought in by Emery over the summer, for an undisclosed fee from Lorient and it was perceived that the Frenchman would be a future prospect. Any future plans have been put on hold however after the young midfielder had a brilliant pre-season, earning him a senior start again Man City in the opening day match and overall, he had a very good game. The young midfielder does a bit of everything in the centre of the park, and you can expect to see his name on the team sheet plenty of times this year.

One who might not be with Arsenal for much longer is Stephy Mavididi who according to reports is on Juventus radar. He’s flown to Italy to undergo a medical apparently and if all goes well, he’ll be running out for their ‘B’ team. 

If Emery invests in the youth as listed above, the transformation might happen quicker than many think.

17 thoughts on “Emery losing one but still has plenty of Arsenal youth prospects to call upon..

  1. Cicero says:

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    The way the injuries are stacking up Emery will have no choice other than to give game time to anyone able to make it from the dugout to the touchline regardless of age or experience.

  2. Le Coq Monster says:

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  3. potter says:

    Going out on loan is always seen as an opportunity but frequently it is the precursor of being let go. There is something to be said for being Johnny on the spot , doing things that keep you in the minds eye.
    How many of the loanees actually come back and make it ? not too many , in the main they get farmed out around various clubs and leave at the end of their contract.
    Just the statement that I want to stay and fight for my place means so much more than I want to go and play football – because that really suggests that they don’t care where.
    Then you get the the unfortunate injury syndrome. As much as the club has a poor reputation for the time injuries take after they have occurred , the change in training techniques often create the muscle tears that keep our kids away from playing for their loan clubs and actually stops their development not to mention that despite being promised the earth when they are being recruited , most of the time they are bought in for back up and spend most of their time on the bench or in the stands.
    We could use our Kroenke association and loan them to Colorado where they would get similar training methods and time on the pitch getting experience .
    Afterall as an 18 year old offered a year in Stoke or America , where would you go ?.

  4. rico says:

    Have to agree Potter, in fact I can’t think of many if any who after a loan or two came back and forged a good Arsenal career. It’s similar for other clubs too and I see it as just signing up youngsters to stop other clubs getting them, see if they’re any good and then sell them when they’re not. Like the referees, which I see Hackett has condemned, perhaps the loan system needs a revamp. That’ll give younger players a better chance and stop the likes of Chelsea having 30 odd players out on loan.

    After much thought, América.. 🤔😜

    Morning all.

  5. rico says:

    Our exits this summer:

    Per Mertesacker (retired) Details
    Santi Cazorla (released) Details
    Takuma Asano (Hannover) Loan Details
    Jack Wilshere (West Ham) Free Details
    Vlad Dragomir (released) Details
    Ryan Huddart (released) Details
    Tafari Moore (released) Details
    Hugo Keto (Brighton) Free Details
    Chiori Johnson (released) Details
    Yassin Fortune (released) Details
    Aaron Eyoma (released) Details
    Alex Crean (released) Details
    Marc Bola (released) Details
    Kelechi Nwakali (FC Porto) Loan Details
    Jeff Reine-Adelaide (Angers) Undisclosed Details
    Matt Macey (Plymouth) Loan Details
    Chuba Akpom (PAOOK Salonika) Undisclosed Details
    Joao Virginia (Everton) Undisclosed
    Calum Chambers (Fulham) Loan Details
    Lucas Perez (West Ham) Undisclosed Details
    Krystian Bielik (Charlton) Loan Details
    Joel Campbell (Frosinone) Undisclosed Details
    Stephy Mavididi (Juventus) Undisclosed Details
    David Ospina (Napoli) Loan Details

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