Teenage Nigerian Shot-stopper Involved In Arsenal's Final Workout Ahead Of Trip To Aston Villa
Published: February 05, 2021Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Arthur Okonkwo was again involved in Arsenal's first team training session at London Colney before their trip to Birmingham, where they face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday, January 6.
Manager Mikel Arteta ran the rule over the England youth international of Nigerian descent with a view to his inclusion in the matchday squad.
The Spanish football tactician is currently facing a goalkeeper crisis as first choice glovesman Bernd Leno is not eligible to be fielded
after he was shown a straight red card for handling the ball outside his
area in the 72nd minute vs Wolves
Brighton & Hove loanee Mathew Ryan is struggling to overcome a hip complaint and will have to prove his fitness in training before he comes back into contention for a roster spot.
It is looking likely that Okonkwo will be involved in some capacity against Aston Villa if he is not selected for the Premier League 2 fixture against Chelsea this evening.
The 19-year-old arrived with the first team for recent matches against Newcastle United, Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
He has kept an impressive four clean sheets in seven appearances for Arsenal's U23 team since his debut for the age group.
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