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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed admiration for the club’s teenage prospect, Max Dowman, ahead of their Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on young midfielder Max Dowman after the 15-year-old earned another call-up to first-team training. Arteta described Dowman as a “huge talent” and expressed his belief in the youngster’s potential to become a key player for the club.
Dowman, who has been training with the first team ahead of Arsenal’s crucial matches, has impressed Arteta with his skills and maturity. “Very impressive at his age,” Arteta said. “Some of the things he does in training are unbelievable. He’s a player with a huge talent that we have a lot of belief in, and he’s doing very well so far.”
Despite his young age, Dowman has already made a name for himself in Arsenal’s youth ranks, catching the eye of the coaching staff with his performances. His recent inclusion in first-team training sessions is a testament to his rapid development and the club’s confidence in his abilities.
Arteta also highlighted the challenges Dowman faces due to age restrictions but remained optimistic about his future. “At the moment, with all the legislation, there are a lot of restrictions for his age, something that in other countries you don’t even mention. We’ll have to wait and see. He’s taking very fast steps because every time you put him in a different challenge, a different level, he overcomes that hurdle really quickly, which is great.”
Max Dowman stands out as a promising young player who could have a big future impact as Arsenal continues to develop its young players. With Arteta’s guidance and support, Dowman’s journey from the academy to the first team looks promising.
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