There’s no denying Gedion’s talent. It’s immense. But the player is still somewhat lightweight and looks, to me, like he needs another loan spell to shore up his game before he’s given a chance at the Emirates.

But, I’m no Arsene Wenger and it’s not my call to make. If he believes Gedion is ready, then who am I to argue?

Arsenal's Gedion Zelalem (L) controls the ball against Singapore Select XI's Nazrul Nazari (R) during their Barclays Asia Trophy football match at the Singapore National Stadium in Singapore on July 15, 2015. AFP PHOTO / MOHD FYROL
Arsenal’s Gedion Zelalem (L) controls the ball against Singapore Select XI’s Nazrul Nazari (R) during their Barclays Asia Trophy football match at the Singapore National Stadium in Singapore on July 15, 2015. AFP PHOTO / MOHD FYROL

Hamilton added more. “He initially looked very good, but I think fans quickly realized that there wasn’t a whole lot of end product there.

“He’s had a very limited number of assists, almost all of which have been flicks while inside the area, and hasn’t scored any goals at all, despite having plenty of chances to do so. It’s a fluid system we play – every outfield player except the centre-backs scores quite a few from open play.

“But he hasn’t been able to score, and he hasn’t really been able to find killer balls to pick defences apart or help us to break down teams that come and park the bus, which is by far the most effective strategy used by teams playing us.”

Sound ready to you?