Yesterday, to replace Bukayo Saka, Mikel Arteta created conditions for the 19-year-old young talent of the U21 team Charles Sagoe to start.
The players came to thank the fans after the match ended. Seeing that Sagoe was still shy, Ødegaard quickly pushed his junior closer to the stands.
Surely we still remember the moment Martinelli pushed Ethan Nwaneri toward the fans last season, in the debut match also against Brentford.
There is no gap between old players and new players, between stars and academy players, or between veterans and young talents. The connection between the players at Arsenal is amazing!
In preparation for the third-round match at the Gtech Community Stadium, Mikel Arteta made eight substitutions.
The primary story from the starting XI was the return of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, but academy standout Sagoe Jr. was also a source of controversy.
Due to Bukayo Saka’s lack of fitness, the 19-year-old started on the right wing.
He performed well during the game until being replaced in the 68th minute by Gabriel Jesus.
By the way, we also brought Mo Elneny out to celebrate with the fans after his big brother just returned from a long-term injury.
Don’t forget to give your jersey to a young Gunner in the stands before leaving the field.