Its an exciting time for Arsenal fans who, after years of disappointment, are finally watching their team rise up the Premier League table and dominate in the Europa League.
Indeed, Unai Emery has been a breath of fresh air for everyone involved at the club. He relieved Arsene Wenger of possibly the most stressful job in football, revitalised the Gunners squad, introduced a fresh, continental style of play, and recruited wisely.
It’s also a very positive time for Arsenal prospects as well, who are enjoying more opportunities in the first-team due to this season’s incredibly busy schedule.
Here are two hot prospects who are billed to do great things in the future…
Reiss Nelson
Like Jadon Sancho, Reiss Nelson has taken himself to the Bundesliga to take advantage of the faith shown in young players in Germany. And his decision has really paid off.
Nelson has already played 11 games for Hoffenheim this season, scoring six goals in the process.
He’s been touted as the next big thing at Arsenal thanks to his tremendous ability on the ball and threat in 1 v 1 situations. As shown by his record in the Bundesliga, he knows how to find the back of the net, and is recognised for having extremely good positional awareness and poaching talents.
Once he returns from Hoffenheim, which he’s stated he intends to earlier than anticipated (according to the Daily Mirror), he’ll make waves in the Arsenal first-team.
Xavier Amaechi
Xavier Amaechi has represented Arsenal and England from an early age, and was immediately tied down to a long-term contract in January – with the view that he is one of the clubs brightest prospects.
Amaechi is renowned for his pace on the wing, allowing him to move past defenders with ease.
Indeed, since Ozil and Mkhitaryan, Arsenal’s current wide play-makers, are currently missing that explosive element of their game, Amaechi’s mobility will be considered as an invaluable asset going forward as an impact player.
