Arteta has said that he could give more playing time to Smith Rowe.
So, what has Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said about Emile Smith Rowe? Let’s take a look.
Mikel Arteta could give more playing time to Emile Smith Rowe
Well, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been speaking about Emile Smith Rowe ahead of the Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon.
The attacking midfielder is struggling for playing time at Arsenal and has been linked with a move to West Ham United.
There is speculation that the Hammers want to sign Smith Rowe, who can also play as a winger, on a loan deal in the January transfer window.
There are suggestions that Smith Rowe himself does not want to leave Arsenal and wants to continue to play for the North London club.
Arteta has made it clear that he rates the 23-year-old highly and has suggested that he could get more playing time in the coming weeks and months.
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Smith Rowe has made one start and five substitute appearances in the Premier League and has made three substitute appearances in the UEFA Champions League for the Gunners so far this season.
Arteta told Arsenal’s official website when asked about Smith Rowe’s future: “I’m really happy with Emile, he’s on the right trajectory now he’s settled and he’s training really well. You know that I’m not going to talk about any individual situation.”
When asked if he has seen a change in the midfielder, Arteta said: “No change, Emile is Emile. He’s got incredible qualities, we are really happy to have him and what he needs now is chances to put all those desired qualities on the pitch. In order to do that, we have to give him minutes.”
My View: Emile Smith Rowe unlikely to become a regular
In my opinion, Emile Smith Rowe is unlikely to get into the Arsenal starting lineup on a regular basis.
Yes, there will be the odd occasions when the playmaker will get his chance, but I do not see him establishing himself in the first XI in the coming weeks and months.
Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are the two wide players for Arsenal, and Martin Odegaard is the playmaker. Gabriel Jesus is the main striker.
Yes, Kai Havertz has not always been great for Arsenal this season, but Arteta has persevered with him and is unlikely to prefer Smith Rowe to the German anytime soon.
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