Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson for his form.
Reiss Nelson, the standout player in Arsenal’s recent 1-1 draw with PSV Eindhoven in a Champions League organizational match.
The Hale End academy graduate produced a lively performance, popping up all over the box and showing his determination to turn things around in the final third. There’s also an excellent product that suits the endeavor, as it helped Eddie Nketiah. goal.
In fact, he caught the attention of many Arsenal enthusiasts with his performance in the Netherlands. Many enthusiasts now want to see him move up the pecking order and get more playtime. This may mean that Nelson would be the first rotation option for Gabriel Martinelli. On the left wing, in place of Leandro Trossard. As a quick and deft right foot, Nelson can mirror Martinelli’s tactical service as in the team.
Mikel Arteta seems reluctant to rely too heavily on Nelson. So far this season, the 24-year-old has been limited to thirteen appearances in all competitions. Only six of those outings were in the Premier League, and all came off the bench, and often far behind in games.
However, thanks to his performance against PSV, Nelson will likely be hoping to figure more in the manager’s plans for the future. However, Arteta’s latest comments do not offer much encouragement for the player who has been registered with the club since the age of nine.
In his press conference ahead of this weekend’s clash with Brighton, Arteta asked what he thought of Nelson’s newer functionality and whether the player is more likely to get more playing time in the coming weeks.
According to the club’s official website, the Spanish coach responded: “I think he played a very intelligent game. Like you said, he was actually sharp and very brave in his decision-making. He created 3 or 4 big situations. It was very hard and had to be replaced at the end because he had cramps. I think it’s had a really positive effect on the team.
Arteta was quick to thank Nelson for his performance but overlooked the possibility of getting more playing time. This suggests that Nelson’s position in the hierarchy is the one he has.
Given that Trossard hasn’t been at his best in recent weeks, this will have to be a bitter pill for Nelson, and may also leave him wondering about his long-term career at the club. If you can’t even work your way into contention, then there’s really nothing you want to do to get the minutes you want. Perhaps it is okay with him that leaving the Emirates Stadium is his most productive option at this stage.