Arsenal loanee Marquinhos receives mixed reviews from Norwich City fans, who share varied opinions on his performance and potential impact.

  • Arsenal loanee Marquinhos has received mixed reviews from Norwich City fans regarding his performance and potential impact on the team.
  • Norwich City head coach David Wagner remains confident in Marquinhos, encouraging the youngster to use pressure as motivation for improvement.
  • Marquinhos has made 11 appearances for Norwich City so far, scoring one goal and providing one assist, with an average of just under 60 minutes per appearance.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Marquinhos of Norwich City shoots under pressure from Max Lowe of Sheffield United during the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City and Sheffield United at Carrow Road on April 01, 2023 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
NORWICH, ENGLAND – APRIL 01: Marquinhos of Norwich City shoots under pressure from Max Lowe of Sheffield United during the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City and Sheffield United at Carrow Road on April 01, 2023 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee Marquinhos has received mixed reviews from Norwich City fans, who have expressed a variety of opinions on the young player’s performance and potential impact on the team. The 19-year-old Brazilian joined Norwich in January on loan until the end of the 2022-23 season.

Despite a promising debut, in which Marquinhos scored a goal and provided an assist against Cardiff City, his performances since have been inconsistent. Fans have commented on the player’s apparent lack of ability to make a significant impact on matches, with one fan stating he “wanders about like a headless chicken most of the time.”

Others have been more positive, acknowledging the potential for Marquinhos to develop and improve.

Norwich City head coach David Wagner has expressed confidence in Marquinhos, encouraging the youngster to use the pressure as motivation for improvement. Wagner believes the Arsenal loanee has the opportunity to make an impact at the club, particularly given the current injury issues within the squad.

Marquinhos has made 11 appearances for Norwich City so far, scoring one goal and providing one assist and picking up one red card. In total, he has played 633 minutes, averaging just under 60 minutes per appearance.

Fans, who have heard Marquinhos compared to other young talents in Arsenal’s ranks, such as Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Emile Smith Rowe, have also been questioning whether the Brazilian has the potential to reach the same level as his peers.

While opinions on Marquinhos’ performance and potential vary, Norwich City’s head coach remains optimistic about the player’s future.

Wagner stated, “He is a very happy boy, he always has a smile on his face. He’s settled into the group here very well. You can feel it, you can see it. Especially in the last weeks, he’s shown a lot of energy as well. You can see that his curve is going upwards, for sure.”

It remains to be seen whether Marquinhos will be able to fulfil his potential and make a lasting impact at Norwich City in the remaining games of their season.

However, with the continued support of head coach David Wagner and an opportunity to develop in a competitive environment, the Arsenal loanee may yet prove his doubters wrong and demonstrate his true abilities on the pitch before returning to Arsenal.