Arsenal fullback Myles Lewis-Skelly put in a great performance against Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday evening.
Manager Mikel Arteta was short of options in defence due to injury so he gave the 18-year-old an opportunity to impress.
Lewis-Skelly grabbed his chance with both hands, leaving supporters on X marvelling at his excellent display:
What a player he is
— N 🥷 (@nathanwontmiss) December 11, 2024
Big future. Sublime pass for first goal.
— Al (@AlSoprano) December 11, 2024
He did his job very well 9/10 performance 👏so happy for him
— Kingman (@Emanako3) December 11, 2024
Him and Nwaneri are going up to the top
— Arsenal nation (@crayz_gooner) December 11, 2024
We've got the next 10 years locked down on that left back position
— Chukwuebuka (@chukwue01346859) December 11, 2024
A very talented player. Love watching him and Nwaneri get well deserved minutes this season.
— DG Jenna ✨ (@DG_Jenna) December 11, 2024
He’s earned a starting spot this weekend.
— onegunner (@AFCZela) December 11, 2024
It was a mature performance from Lewis-Skelly
Arteta asked the teenager to play as an inverted fullback, which is not an easy position to play, but he stood up to the plate.
In addition to completing 45 of his 47 passes on the night, Lewis-Skelly delivered a sumptuous through ball in the build-up to the Gunners’ opening goal.
Saka believes his Arsenal teammate can make a big impact at senior level
Asked about Lewis-Skelly in a post-match interview, Bukayo Saka said that the youngster just needs to maintain the same attitude and he could become a regular starter for Arsenal:
“He’s very bright. He just needs to keep the same head that he’s got. His mentality is top, he’s always asking questions, eager to learn. I’m so proud of him.”
It will be interesting to see if Arteta sticks with Lewis-Skelly when the Gunners take on Everton at the Emirates on Saturday.
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