Mikel Arteta has praised young talent Myles Lewis-Skelly, acknowledging both his development and resilience after a challenging period. The Arsenal boss, speaking via Fabrizio Romano official x handle, made it clear that the player’s growth has not gone unnoticed within the squad.
Reflecting on his progress,Romano reported ;
Arteta: “Myles fully deserves this. I have been tough on him”.
“Last season, he was fantastic. He had some difficult moments after that but he has stayed very humble and focused… I knew he was ready, available to help in a different position. He’s been fantastic, again” 👏🏼
The comments underline Arteta’s trust in the youngster’s mentality as much as his ability on the pitch.
This praise comes at a time when Arsenal are building momentum, following a dominant performance where they comfortably defeated Fulham to strengthen their title ambitions.
Despite recent setbacks, including a narrow defeat to Manchester City, Arteta has maintained belief in his squad’s chances, emphasizing that the title race is far from over and that his players must remain focused until the very end.
Softfootball believes Arteta’s handling of young players like Lewis-Skelly reflects a broader strategy demanding high standards while building confidence which could prove crucial as Arsenal push for silverware on multiple fronts.
