With Arsenal facing a challenging stretch of results, former defender Kieran Gibbs has boldly called for young talent Ethan Nwaneri to be handed a starting role in their upcoming match against Chelsea.
The Gunners' recent form has left fans stunned and questioning what changes could spark a revival, and Gibbs believes Nwaneri could be the answer.
Nwaneri, still in his teenage years, has already shown glimpses of his immense potential.
His performances in recent EFL Cup matches have captured attention, with the midfielder netting three goals in just two appearances.
Nwaneri’s rise could be the game-changer Arsenal needs
Given Arsenal’s struggles in the Premier League, where they’ve gone without a win in their last three fixtures, including defeats to Newcastle and Bournemouth, Gibbs argues that Nwaneri’s youthful spark could provide just the boost the team needs.
The young talent has certainly lived up to the hype since making history in 2022. At just 15 years and 181 days old, Nwaneri became the youngest player ever to feature in a Premier League match, breaking the record previously held by Cesc Fàbregas.
His development has been nothing short of impressive, earning him widespread praise for his maturity on the ball and his composure in key moments.
With Arsenal under pressure to return to winning ways, Gibbs believes that Nwaneri’s time has come.
“I would start him there. You could have said over the last months, with the results that they have had, that he could have played a couple of games and see how it went. Now I think it would be a good time to throw him in,” Gibbs said during his analysis on ESPN.
