Why Ethan Nwaneri is not allowed in Arsenal’s locker room
Mikel Arthtea confirmed that 17-year-old starlet Ethan Nwaneri is still blocked to prepare for games with the senior team Arsenal for protective reasons.
The youngest player in Premier league History, Nwaneri enjoyed the role of the first team this season and intensified to help cover the absence of Bukayo Saka injury. Has three goals in the last five games at all competitions including scoring in 5-1 Manchester City Pull on weekends.
Despite the increasing role in the team, nwaneri is still not allowed to prepare for games in Arsenal The locker room as the Premier League Ordinance on national players under the age of 18 must be dressed for matches far from the senior team.
Carefully that Nwaneri feels like an outsider on the team, Artea welcomed a close friend of Myles Lewis-Skelly, who turned 18 in September for helping in the bridging of the Jaz.
“When you see that the two walked side by side, talked to each other, there is a relationship and chemistry,” Arteta said about two young stars. “I imagine for them this is special because they are still in different locker rooms at the moment.
“Ethan still can’t be in our locker room, which is amazing. You need to dress elsewhere, even on a day.
“So, have someone close to him who has that trust, that confidence, that relationship, I think she is happy. They have a great fortune to have each other.”
Nwaneri will not be allowed to officially join the Arsenal locker room until he is 18 on March 21, before they will have to prepare from his teammates.