Catch all the latest Arsenal news, including updates on Myles Lewis-Skelly’s new Arsenal contract, Poland’s verdict on Jakub Kiwior and Thomas Tuchel’s claim on Lewis-Skelly’s position.
Arsenal will be hoping to get through the rest of the international break unscathed in terms of injury scares after Riccardo Calafiori needs a scan on a knee injury sustained for Italy.
Mikel Arteta can ill-afford anymore injuries ahead of their Premier League return against Fulham and an eye-catching Champions League quarter final with Real Madrid.
Myles Lewis-Skelly has seen his name up in lights after his first goal for England and there is more good news on the horizon it seems for the Hale End product.
So with that said, here’s a look at the latest Arsenal news ahead of another busy day.
Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal contract ‘close’
Following his record-breaking England debut, Lewis-Skelly has received yet more good news as his new Arsenal contract edges ever closer.
TBR Football’s Graeme Bailey has told Arsenal Insider that a deal is close for the 18-year-old defender and his future should be sorted at the Emirates Stadium.
Bailey stated: “Lewis-Skelly was one of the stories of the season before his brilliant England debut and Arsenal are delighted with him.
““They have been talking a new deal with him since the turn of the year and that new deal is close.”
Read more on Lewis-Skelly’s new Arsenal contract talks.
Polish media give verdict on Jakub Kiwior display
Jakub Kiwior was in action for his national side Poland in a World Cup qualifier against Lithuania and he helped guide his team to a narrow 1-0 victory.
The Polish called the team’s performance ’embarrassing’ but it was a steady display from the Gunners defender according to reports.
Sporto Wefakty gave Kiwior a 6/10 in the Poland player ratings but were frustrated that the manager had used somebody who wasn’t playing regularly for their club side.
Read more on Kiwior’s Polish media verdict.
Thomas Tuchel reveals Lewis-Skelly’s best position
Thomas Tuchel enjoyed his first win as England boss thanks to goals from Lewis-Skelly and Three Lions captain Harry Kane.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, Tuchel was asked about Lewis-Skelly’s role going forward and gave his verdict on the youngster’s best position.
Tuchel stated: ““I think his very best position is where he plays for Arsenal in the double six and left defender and double six inverted role, so he’s a fantastic football player.”
It will be interesting to see how Lewis-Skelly develops for Arsenal under the stewardship of Arteta but his versatility will only serve him well in his future.
Read more on Tuchel’s verdict on Lewis-Skelly.
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