Eddie Nketiah, the striker for the Arsenal football club, has been praised by manager Mikel Arteta following his hat-trick against Sheffield United on Saturday.
Eddie Nketiah, who played essentially a supporting role to Gabriel Jesus in the previous year, has made a significant impression at the Emirates Stadium thus far this year.
Nketiah has made ten appearances and started eight Premier League games for the Gunners this season due to Gabriel Jesus’ health concerns.
The English winger, 24, has five goals in those contests. On Saturday, October 28, he had his greatest game of the season against Sheffield United, scoring three goals to lead Arsenal to a 5-0 victory.
With the three goals, Eddie Nketiah has now scored six goals in 14 games across all competitions.
Following the thrilling victory over Sheffield United, Mikel Arteta spoke to the media about Nketiah’s abilities and how they have earned him eight appearances so far this season.
The Spanish strategist exclaimed, “I’m quite pleased for him. He’s always willing to get better, always present, and always available.
“He gives the squad his all…This season, he has started eight Premier League games, which is a lot. and that demonstrates the degree of faith we have in him.
Additionally, Mikel Arteta took some time to praise Takehiro Tomiyasu, who came dangerously close to leaving the team during the summer transfer window.
During the previous summer transfer window, a number of teams expressed interest in signing the 24-year-old Japanese right-back, but Arsenal insisted on keeping him.
“I adore him.” Everyone adores him, according to Mikel Arteta. He is highly regarded in the changing area. He always acts on behalf of the other lads and is quite reserved. He is an excellent member of the team.
Takehiro Tomiyasu, who signed a €18.6 million transfer from Italian Serie A club Bologna to Arsenal on August 31, 2021, has appeared in eight Premier League games and scored one goal thus far this season.
