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Arsenal prodigy Ethan Nwaneri earned high praise from TNT Sports pundits Joe Cole for his exceptional performance against Leicester City on Saturday.
Arsenal’s young starlet Ethan Nwaneri has been making waves in the Premier League with his exceptional performances, drawing comparisons to none other than Lionel Messi. The 17-year-old winger recently delivered a standout display in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Leicester City, earning praise from TNT Sports pundit Joe Cole.
Nwaneri, who started the match at the King Power Stadium, played a crucial role in the Gunners’ win by providing a perfect cross for Mikel Merino to head in the decisive goal in the 81st minute. His performance was so impressive that Cole couldn’t help but liken his skills to those of the legendary Messi.
“His touches in and around the box, I don’t want to say it, but it’s like Messi,” Cole said on TNT Sports. “He plays with such confidence and he’s a beautiful player.”
Nwaneri’s ability to navigate through defenders and create scoring opportunities has been a highlight of his breakout season. Despite his young age, he has shown maturity and composure on the field, making him a key player for Arsenal as they chase for Premier League title.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has also been vocal about Nwaneri’s potential, acknowledging the immense talent the young player possesses. “He’s showing us that he’s ready,” Arteta said. “He plays with freedom, creativity, and confidence, and the players around him believe in him.”
The comparisons to Messi have certainly added pressure, but Nwaneri seems to be handling it well. His teammates and coaches are optimistic about his future, believing that he has the potential to become one of the best players in the world.
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