Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: Thierry Henry Sends Message to Arteta over Myles Lewis-Skelly
Henry said Lewis-Skelly’s composure and intensity make him a legitimate option as Arsenal weigh youth against Zubimendi’s security.
- On Tuesday, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces a selection dilemma for the Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid, weighing teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly's recent form against the experience of midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
- Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry endorsed Lewis-Skelly on Monday, describing his "outstanding" first midfield start against Fulham as evidence of his readiness despite the match's magnitude.
- While Zubimendi offers defensive discipline from 52 club appearances this season, Lewis-Skelly provides energy and ball progression that could disrupt Atletico Madrid's deep defensive block.
- Analyst Jamie Carragher noted on Sky Sports that Declan Rice's shift to a deeper role allows Arteta to mitigate risk by pairing Rice with Lewis-Skelly while maintaining defensive structure.
- Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz are available for selection, Arteta confirmed on Tuesday, boosting Arsenal's squad depth as the club bids to reach its first Champions League final since 2006.
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Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: Thierry Henry sends message to Arteta over Myles Lewis-Skelly
Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has urged manager, Mikel Arteta to start Myles Lewis-Skelly when the Gunners face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second leg on Tuesday after his impressive performance against Fulham over the weekend. Recall that Arteta had opted to play Lewis-Skelly ahead of Martín Zubimendi in a central midfield role against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium. However, Henry believes Lewis-Skelly did very well aga…
Thierry Henry urges Mikel Arteta to start Arsenal star against Atletico Madrid
Thierry Henry said he would put faith in Myles Lewis-Skelly for Arsenal's Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid after his performance against Fulham at the weekend.
A little over a year ago, Miles Lewis-Skelly (London, England, 2006) marveled at the world with his qualifier in Champions quarters against Real Madrid and, at just 18 years old, he was running as England’s title left-hand side facing the World Cup. Hence, he has been subject to the little prominence he has been given throughout the season by a Mikel Arteta who has now pulled him out of the hole.
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