How good can this guy be? I've been impressed with him in that DM role against Southampton and in his little cameo last night. That's not much to go off though so I was hoping some more clued up people might be able to enlighten me.
He seems to have good physical attributes and looked good at tidying things up in front of the defence. I was also impressed by his positioning and anticipation.
Given that question marks have risen over Coquelin in recent weeks, could this guy be the future solution to our DM problems?
Ainsely Maitland-Niles
posted on 21/2/17
He's not ready for the first team yet.
Needs to be loaned out to a top Championship side for a season.
posted on 21/2/17
Got a good feeling about the guy. Could turn out to be a bigger player for us than some of his more headline grabbing peers.
posted on 21/2/17
Can't see him making it. Hundreds of far better talents have disappeared in to the footballing abyss.
Of course it's very possible for less gifted players to make it by having a superior attitude to their peers but lets be honest here - the current Arsenal set up doesn't exactly instill the right attitude.
posted on 21/2/17
Would love to be wrong, but If im being brutally honest, im yet to see any signs that suggest he has the quality to become a first team regular for us.
He seems okay when i've watched him play, but in his positions, i've seen more talented individuals fail to make the step up. As i've said, would love to be wrong.
posted on 21/2/17
I feel as though we are saying he's not as highly rated as some other youngsters on the basis that he is not talked about as much. But DMs rarely grab the headlines, so that is not necessarily a fair reflection of his talent.
I thought he played better than Reine-Adelaide both last night and against Southampton. But I agree, he definitely needs a loan spell somewhere first.
posted on 21/2/17
He's got good technique on him. Very calm and composed on the ball. But still not ready for PL yet. His versatility favours his chances of making it.
Iwobi on other hand needs to be dropped to reserves
posted on 21/2/17
He'll never get anywhere with a name like that
posted on 21/2/17
Coq has seriously tailed off over the last few months. Just not the same player without Cazorla next to him
posted on 22/2/17
He looks likes hes got a good turn of pace if i remember correctly, think against southampton redmond looked like he had him and then suddenly out of nowhere he came in with a great tackle.
posted on 22/2/17
agree about Iwobi. Was like a breath of fresh air when he arrived late last season but needs a break before the fans start getting on his back. His finishing is dreadful as well.