Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta Discusses Young Talent Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Jesus

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta addressed the media regarding 17-year-old goalscorer Ethan Nwaneri, highlighting the young player’s consistent performance. Arteta noted, “He did it yesterday in training too, so we’re getting used to that.” He described Nwaneri as “a big talent,” emphasizing his “right attitude” and the supportive “players and context around him.” Arteta stressed the importance of careful development, stating, “we need to make sure that we put brick by brick in the right tempo, in the right order, but we have some player there.” Arteta added that Nwaneri “is going to really dictate how fast that’s going to go,” expressing his satisfaction: “but I’m really, really happy with him.” The manager also commented on Nwaneri’s strong character, observing, “There’s so much personality there. He wants to impose himself, he wants every ball, he wants to make things happen.” He acknowledged that “Outside around the boy, he’s still a bit quiet, as is usual for a 17-year-old.” Arteta further praised the young player, noting, “But he’s very respectful, his work ethic is tremendous and he loves what he does, you can tell that. I think he is showing every day what he is capable of. You see his teammates, they are giving him the ball all the time, that’s a great sign. So we have some player there.” Regarding Gabriel Jesus, Arteta commented on his recent goal drought, stating, “It’s been a long time [since he scored].” He expressed belief that the goal “is going to unlock that thing mentally and [he can] move on,” while also acknowledging, “but I think he had a good performance tonight.”