As the England Manager I have decided to call Him up to the National team it seems Arteta is trying to play a smart game with me here because he doesn’t want Him to accept the call but I have reported Him to FA already and I think they’ll handle this stubborn Arteta this time”, England coach Thomas Tuchel blast Mikel Arteta for trying to stop ONE Arsenal player from accepting England call up
As the England Manager I have decided to call Him up to the National team it seems Arteta is trying to play a smart game with me here because he doesn’t want Him to accept the call but I have reported Him to FA already and I think they’ll handle this stubborn Arteta this time”, England coach Thomas Tuchel blast Mikel Arteta for trying to stop ONE Arsenal player from accepting England call up
Arsenal are looking to build momentum from their stunning win over Manchester City as they travel to Newcastle looking to reach the Carabao Cup final.
Arsenal head into the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi final trailing 2-0 after goals from Alexander Isak and Antony Gordon gave Newcastle control of the tie at the Emirates Stadium.
Ian Wright praised Arsenal’s clinical finishing against Man City and Mikel Arteta knows that his side will need to take any chances that come their way at St James’s Park.
Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly both broke a Premier League record during that victory over Pep Guardiola’s side and Arteta has been speaking about the Arsenal academy duo in the build up to the semi final.
Mikel Arteta reveals how Arsenal squad have been impressed with Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly
Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Newcastle v Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi final, Mikel Arteta was asked about the recent performances of Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Arteta stated: “The players are perhaps the best to speak about them because they are sitting next to them, they share the pitch with them and I’ve always said it’s how they feel about these young players coming in.”
The Gunners boss explained that the senior players give him a big indication as to when it is the right time to embed younger players in the side.
Arteta explained: “Do they trust them? Do they feel as though they are as strong or stronger with them? And that’s the feeling that I get when we’ve given them the opportunity because for me they are ready.
It was also mentioned by Arteta how he feels ‘responsible’ for looking after the younger players and instilling the right values in them for the football club.
Lewis-Skelly could be set for an England call up
The form of left back Lewis-Skelly has been so impressive in recent weeks that it is being reported that he may be in line for an England call up from new manager Thomas Tuchel.
According to the Mirror, the Arsenal youngster has impressed Tuchel in recent weeks and could be the answer to England’s problems at left back.
It has been a rapid rise for the Hale End graduate having only made his Premier League debut for the club back in December against Everton.
In amongst the hype and the attention, Arteta will be sure to keep both him and Nwaneri focused on learning the game and developing into even better prospects for the club.
