Wenger Congratulates Akpom After Starring Against Nottingham Forest
Published: September 21, 2016
The England U21 international of Nigerian descent has seen his first team opportunities limited in the new season despite impressing during pre-season, with yesterday’s tie at City Ground his maiden appearance for the first team.
Asked to comment about the performance of Akpom and Reine-Adelaide, Wenger told arsenal.com : “You forget a little bit Ainsley Maitland-Niles, I think [that was] the first time he played right back [in the first team].
“All three have done extremely well and I would like to congratulate them because I am very happy with their performances today.”
Akpom scored four goals from five appearances during pre-season and has hit target three times for Arsenal U23s in Premier League 2 this term.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : arsenal.com
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