Sanchez11
Nobody Is Coming!
Country: England
He has the tools needed just needs to prove it!
I wonder if this loan means Wenger is determined (and perhaps close) to sign another striker. That would make some sense, given he said only two weeks ago that Akpom would not be loaned out.
I don't think it's 'do or die' for him. Unfortunately, our youth team at the moment does not have anyone either at or potentially at Akpom's level and unless one comes from nowhere over the next season or two, I think Arsène will still keep Akpom on the fringes of the first team.Honestly think this is do or die for Akpom. If he doesn't impress, he's gone next summer, simple. Hope he does the biz this time. Go on Hull.
He's 19 already. 20 by the end of the season, he's hardly going to be interested to be on the fringes of the bench and being a regular for the reserves. He can start for some premier league clubs now, just not sure whether he can make it here.I don't think it's 'do or die' for him. Unfortunately, our youth team at the moment does not have anyone either at or potentially at Akpom's level and unless one comes from nowhere over the next season or two, I think Arsène will still keep Akpom on the fringes of the first team.
In the past, we've had an array of forwards in the youth team making it difficult to keep those who were not able to get into the senior team. That's why we had to let go of players like JET (he also had other personal issues) and Afobe. As for Akpom, I'm sure we'll give him at least 2 to 3 more seasons. Unless ofcourse he becomes impatient (like Kris Olsson)
I'm not sure he can make it here too to considering our recent change in strategy as per incoming players. Few years ago, he may have had a shot but now, can't really tell.He's 19 already. 20 by the end of the season, he's hardly going to be interested to be on the fringes of the bench and being a regular for the reserves. He can start for some premier league clubs now, just not sure whether he can make it here.
I doubt Wenger is a knee-jerker like most of the posters on here and made a 20 minute cameo change how he rates a 19 year old. Especially seeing he scored a hattrick only a few days before.He wouldn't start for any PL clubs, probably won't for Hull either. Don't think it means anything for our striker search - Akpom wasn't getting minutes anyway but his poor showings last weekend probably helped Wenger's decision.
I doubt Wenger is a knee-jerker like most of the posters on here and made a 20 minute cameo change how he rates a 19 year old. Especially seeing he scored a hattrick only a few days before.
But he had a good display against Singapore and looked decent against Lyon. My point is Wenger won't look at his 20 minutes against Wolfsburg and come to a decision on him based on that performance alone. If he were to asses him, he would use the whole pre-season, and Akpom's was a bright one.It's not knee-jerk. He's aware of Akpom's strengths and weaknesses. Besides fitness, the purpose of pre-season is to get a look at young/fringe players. Akpom displays could well have further convinced Wenger that he needs a loan.
But he had a good display against Singapore and looked decent against Lyon. My point is Wenger won't look at his 20 minutes against Wolfsburg and come to a decision on him based on that performance alone. If he were to asses him, he would use the whole pre-season, and Akpom's was a bright one.
If Arsène wanted to keep him, then that sub last Sunday wouldn't have changed his mind. He's been in the game for like 30 years, he would have seen countless youngsters put in much worst performances and still stuck to his guns.