Arsenal Youth Archives: 01/2019

Julian Nagelsmann says Reiss Nelson is making a ‘very good impression’ in training, and he’s in contention to make Hoffenheim’s squad to face Fortuna after injury.

Former Arsenal academy director Andries Jonker has advised young players to stay away from Arsenal and English football, suggesting it’s better to play abroad.

Hoffenheim manager Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed that Reiss Nelson is out of training at the moment, after suffering a back injury.

Emi Martinez has completed a loan move to Reading until the end of the season, whilst confirmation has also come through of youth goalkeeper Daniel Barden’s move to Norwich City.

Arsenal’s Kelechi Nwakali is demanding more playing time with Porto’s B side after only amassing 603 minutes this season.

Reiss Nelson was mysteriously absent from Hoffenheim’s squad to face Bayern Munich on Friday, but it now appears he missed out with injury, rather than for tactical reasons.

Bukayo Saka scored a brace as Arsenal won 5-2 against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Youth Cup, with his second goal the pick of the lot.

Tyreece John-Jules has confirmed that his recent absence from the Arsenal u23s is thanks to an injury, but insists he’ll be back ‘stronger and better’ than before.

Freddie Ljungberg says that whilst he’s happy with Bukayo Saka’s output in front of goal, he’s also pleased to see the winger improving without the ball as well.

Bukayo Saka and Xavier Amaechi made another good case for first-team chances on Monday, as both scored in a 5-1 win over Manchester City’s u23s.

Arsenal will face Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round of FA Youth Cup on Thursday, January 17th, and the club have changed their usual ticketing policy for the fixture.

Sam Greenwood stepped up in Folarin Balogun’s absence to score his sixth goal of the season for the Arsenal u18s, keeping a good run of form going in the 2-0 win over Aston Villa.

Statistical analysis of tackling, interceptions and scoring contribution suggests Krystian Bielik is one of the best performing defensive midfielders in League One this season.

Eddie Nketiah has reportedly told Ghana that he won’t represent them at international level after his father was allegedly asked for money to obtain the call-up.

Xavier Amaechi made his first u23 start since August on Monday night, and he took full advantage of being back on the pitch to score a goal and provide an assist.

Arsenal youngster Reiss Nelson, currently on loan at Hoffenheim in Germany, is remaining in England after the conclusion of the Bundesliga’s winter break, for ‘family reasons’.

Tyreece John-Jules has been nominated for December’s Premier League 2 Player of the Month award, after a positive few weeks for the 17-year-old.

Bukayo Saka is expected to make his second senior start of the season against Blackpool on Saturday, according to reports.

Bukayo Saka became the first player born in 2001 to feature in the Premier League when he came on as a second-half substitute for Arsenal against Fulham at the Emirates on New Year’s Day.