Even with Arsene Wenger’s remarkable contingent of world-class talent, Serge Gnabry has managed to steal some of the spotlight with his momentous performances against top competition. The young forward has taken advantage of Arsenal’s injury-prone season and set himself apart from all the youngsters in football.
Before the season started, not many people expected Gnabry to make an appearance, but he’s started five Barclays Premier League games and made two substitute appearances in the UEFA Champions League. The German under-19 international has been used to fill the hole left by Theo Walcott.
Gnabry announced himself to the world with a goal in a 2-1 victory against Swansea City in a win that kept the North London club top of the table. The chicanery attacker was a handful for Swansea’s outside backs for 78 minutes. When provided with the opportunity, Gnabry cleverly carved up Ben Davies and Dwight Tiendalli with his pace and timely runs.
His ability to make timely runs was what freed him up for his only Premier League goal. The 18-year-old German lost his defender and was wide open inside the box when Aaron Ramsey picked him out with an inch-perfect pass. Arsenal’s number 44 finish was sublime. He slipped the ball neatly into the left corner of Michel Vorm’s goal.
Before the season started, not many people expected Gnabry to make an appearance, but he’s started five Barclays Premier League games and made two substitute appearances in the UEFA Champions League. The German under-19 international has been used to fill the hole left by Theo Walcott.
Gnabry announced himself to the world with a goal in a 2-1 victory against Swansea City in a win that kept the North London club top of the table. The chicanery attacker was a handful for Swansea’s outside backs for 78 minutes. When provided with the opportunity, Gnabry cleverly carved up Ben Davies and Dwight Tiendalli with his pace and timely runs.
His ability to make timely runs was what freed him up for his only Premier League goal. The 18-year-old German lost his defender and was wide open inside the box when Aaron Ramsey picked him out with an inch-perfect pass. Arsenal’s number 44 finish was sublime. He slipped the ball neatly into the left corner of Michel Vorm’s goal.
The 18-year-old’s skill set have blossomed under the French manager. Wenger has figured out the position the young German can best express himself. In an experienced Arsenal team, Wenger slots Gnabry in front of world-class right back, Bacary Sagna. With reliable cover behind him, the teenager can run at defenders, cut inside and try his luck from distance.
Sagna and Gnabry have such great chemistry because of the Frenchman’s experience. Sagna knows when to stay back and when to make overlapping runs, which in part limits the number of errand passes made by Gnabry.
The young German is excellent in possession because of his ability to make short and precise passes. His intricate passing and movement also adds a new dimension to Arsenal’s lethal counter-attack. The German can use his speed and clinical skills to create space for his teammates. Despite not recording an assist this season, Gnabry’s vision also makes him a threat in Arsenal’s crippling offense.
Sagna and Gnabry have such great chemistry because of the Frenchman’s experience. Sagna knows when to stay back and when to make overlapping runs, which in part limits the number of errand passes made by Gnabry.
The young German is excellent in possession because of his ability to make short and precise passes. His intricate passing and movement also adds a new dimension to Arsenal’s lethal counter-attack. The German can use his speed and clinical skills to create space for his teammates. Despite not recording an assist this season, Gnabry’s vision also makes him a threat in Arsenal’s crippling offense.
However, for a winger, Gnabry’s crossing is well below par. The German uses his trickery to get into promising positions, but his final balls into the box are often disappointing. Overtime, the promising prospect will gain the needed experience to fix his flaws.
As the Gunners march into the their last nine league games, Gnabry looks set to play a pivotal role after the injuries to an array of midfield talents. The young German looks set to be Wenger’s next big discovery and one of Germany’s future superstars.
As the Gunners march into the their last nine league games, Gnabry looks set to play a pivotal role after the injuries to an array of midfield talents. The young German looks set to be Wenger’s next big discovery and one of Germany’s future superstars.