Joe Cole makes extraordinary claim about ‘best in the country’ Arsenal player, Mikel Arteta will need to take note

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Arsenal are set to face Leicester City in the Premier League as they look to bounce back from a turbulent mid-season break in Dubai.

Arsenal were rocked by the news that Kai Havertz tore him hamstring in training out in Dubai and misses the rest of the season, whilst Gabriel Martinelli is also on the side lines for over a month.

Mikel Arteta has named Leandro Trossard and Raheem Sterling in attack for the clash against the Foxes and Martin Odegaard will also be looking to contribute with a goal.

The Gunners boss has also named 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri in the starting line up and Joe Cole has made an extraordinary claim about the youngster ahead of kick off.

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Joe Cole claims Ethan Nwaneri is ‘the brightest young player in the country’

Speaking on TNT Sports pre-match coverage of Leicester City v Arsenal, Cole was full of praise for Arsenal youngster Nwaneri.

Cole stated: “That front three there Martin, lets not forget Ethan Nwaneri is probably the brightest young player in the country and this might be an opportunity for him to step up.”

The former England international then went on to discuss how the injuries are an opportunity for Sterling to ignite his career in North London.

Cole stated: “Raheem Sterling lets not forget what Raheem can do so it’s an opportunity for them two players can they today take it by the horns and say I’m going to be the players that gets this Arsenal team through this difficult period.”

Nwaneri has already shown what he is capable of in the Arsenal first team

Nwaneri has already scored seven goals in all competitions this season for Arsenal, including a stunning strike against Manchester City in the last league game at the Emirates Stadium.

His pace, power and ability on the ball has impressed supporters and they will be looking to Nwaneri to provide a spark on the right wing in the coming weeks.

Arsenal youngsters are showing Arteta they can help the team by performing for the academy sides and the Gunners boss may need to call upon the likes of Khayon Edwards to see Arsenal through the injury crisis.

They will need to ensure that everyone is pulling together in the right direction as they look to chase down Liverpool in the title race.