Mikel Arteta, the coach of English Premier League (EPL) club Arsenal has explained why teenager Ethan Nwaneri should be provided with the enabling environment to thrive.
The Spanish tactician who opened up during a chat with the British media said that the club (Arsenal) will give Ethan Nwaneri the platform to showcase his budding skills.
The coach said that he cannot just talk about how good the player is right now at the age of 17 and that he should be in the position that he is at the moment at one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
“I can talk about how good he is right now. At 17, to be in the position he is in at one of the biggest clubs in Europe sums up where he is. He is surrounded by the right people. My prediction is going to be very positive,” Arteta said ahead of his side’s trip to Newcastle United on Saturday.
“It’s rare to see a talent like this at 17 years old, that’s true. We didn’t do it because it was a gift, we saw a path for him and wanted to show our trust in him.
“I think the biggest thing is to push him. Once you push, grab him from behind. When you see this talent, you have to push him. He has to see he can fly and not cut his wings.
“That shows in the building that there is a pathway for other players to follow,” the coach concluded.
