Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson is reportedly available for the important game against Manchester City. Nelson also trained before the Premier League game against Everton.
He has also trained for two weeks with the team after recovering from injury. However, Mikel Arteta decided to not to include him in the squad to face Everton.
ARSENAL WINGER AVAILABLE FOR THE GAME AGAINST MANCHESTER CITY
According to reports, Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson is available for the game against Manchester City. The report also claims that the winger has trained two weeks with the team. However, Mikel Arteta decided not to risk him against Brentford and Everton. It is clear that the Gunners are too dependent on the likes of Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka. Hence, players like Leandro Trossard and Reiss Nelson should step up from the bench and contribute for the team,
Leandro Trossard has already helped Arsenal. The new January signing scored his first goal against Brentford. However, they were held to 1-1 draw after the controversial Ivan Toney equaliser. Hence, the time is now for Reiss Nelson to step up for his team. The Hale End academy product will hope that he gets a place in the squad against Manchester City. This is also because his new contract is on the line . Hence, this is the perfect match for Reiss Nelson to show his worth to Mikel Arteta.
THE CONTRACT SITUATION OF REISS NELSON STILL REMAINS UNCLEAR
According to reports, Arsenal have still not yet made a contract extension offer for Reiss Nelson. The player has already made it clear that his first priority is to extend the contract. It is also because his contract is expiring in the next summer transfer window. He can also sign a pre-agreement with a foreign club for a free transfer in the next season. However, he has decided to wait for the final answer of the Gunners board and Mikel Arteta in the negotiations.
Football Journalist Charles Watts has also said he is surprised with the non-availability of the young Arsenal winger in the squad. Watts further said, “I’m surprised he’s ruled Reiss Nelson out because Reiss has been training, in full training, for the last two weeks now,”. “He trained ahead of the Everton game last week and he trained all week this week, so I’m surprised he’s ruled him out. “He says he’s still not ready to contribute, which is a bit surprising.”
Arsenal fans are also hoping that their academy product gets a fair chance to prove his worth before the end of the season. However, at the moment his future looks away from the Gunners. This is also because a number of clubs from England, Germany and Italy are already monitoring his situation.
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