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Arteta Backs Eze After Quiet Fulham Cameo, Highlights Role Flexibility

Arteta signals patience, emphasizing Eze’s versatility during his transition to a more structured, possession-based role.

Overview

  • Mikel Arteta said he is very happy with Eberechi Eze’s work and noted Arsenal can deploy him in different positions.
  • Arteta pointed out Eze created openings for Viktor Gyökeres against Fulham, adding the display might have been judged differently had a chance been finished.
  • With Martin Ødegaard sidelined until next month, Eze has been tasked with taking on more of Arsenal’s creative burden.
  • Eze’s substitution appearance at Fulham drew scrutiny for limited impact, feeding the narrative of an uneven start after early promising moments.
  • Commentary highlights that Eze is adapting from being Crystal Palace’s focal point to fitting Arsenal’s possession approach, with calls for simpler, quicker decisions on the ball.