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He's scored again
2 shots, 2 goals.
Additionally, Nelson always scored goals. I'm just very happy he's carried that to senior football.All that training with Lacazette has clearly paid off
If I can be a bit critical of his performance today (a nitpick in what was a hugely encouraging display, particularly in the 2nd half) but I still feel he's not comfortable dribbling against more seasoned defenders. Breezes past his agemates but older players he is much more conservative and relies on his movement, passing and intelligence. I would just like him to trust his dribbling a little bit more but that will come with more confidence I feel.
He did well today. Struggled and had to fight in that first half, second half came out looking to hurt the opposition.
The interesting thing so far is that bar the goal vs Andorra, all his goals this season have been important ones - goals to claw Hoffenheim back into the game, equalizers, the FK vs Scotland U21s broke the deadlock. Clutch goals.
Yeah, I thought this loan wasn't ideal but honestly this has changed my mind. It's been perfect for him. I think he should definitely stay the whole season and build up a bigger foundation.Hard to put into words how happy I am. Always had him down as our best academy product since Wilshere but his start at Hoffeinheim has been beyond my high expectations. Credit to Nagelsmann. Got him confident and in a position to do damage. An example of the loan system working.
Only question for me is whether he comes back to Arsenal ready to start or as our first sub. Want him in Germany for the whole season.
Yeah, this is true. Reminded me of his UYL run for Arsenal at 15 years old just before his U23 debut - looked really bright but wasn't dribbling as much. I expect it to pick up, but it's just an observation so far - one that will see him go up a further level.He started similar for u-23 when he was playing for them a lot younger than most! He relied more on his in game intelligence and movement and smart passing instead of his almost unrivaled dribbling skills.
I think if he keeps up the dribbling will come, maybe after new year we will start to see him dribble more!
Might turn out next summer we will get a goal scoring dribbling winger. For free! Kroenke approves!
It is, but there are constant whispers of a January recall and it's clearly an option since Nelson mentioned that he's targeting an early return.Is the loan not a season long loan?
Definitely need to do something similar with Nketiah.If Ramsey or Welbeck leave in January I think we'll recall him. Might be worth seeing if they want Nketiah if we can't get him any games here.
same. A season like this would do wonders for himHard to put into words how happy I am. Always had him down as our best academy product since Wilshere but his start at Hoffeinheim has been beyond my high expectations. Credit to Nagelsmann. Got him confident and in a position to do damage. An example of the loan system working.
Only question for me is whether he comes back to Arsenal ready to start or as our first sub. Want him in Germany for the whole season.