Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks to the media during the post-match press conference. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has now opened up on the situation of Eberechi Eze, who has not played too much in recent weeks.
The 27-year-old has played just 198 minutes for the first team in his last four appearances. So far, he has only started 11 league matches for Arsenal.
Eberechi Eze had limited playing time
Naturally, there has been speculation surrounding the player and his importance to Arteta. The Arsenal manager has now revealed that the 27-year-old has had enough game time and would not have played as much at Crystal Palace in the past. The Eagles had no European football. Therefore, Eze has played his usual minutes with Arsenal so far, and his playing time will need to be managed.
Arteta said: “I talk to every player and players always need to understand, and the manager needs to understand how everyone feels, evaluate the games, evaluate their emotional state. Eze has played more games and more minutes than ever at that point. So he’s played 22, I think, out of 28 games or something like that, so he’s never played that much football, so we’re on a good path.”
Eze will be a key player for Arsenal
Eze is a quality player who has proven himself in the Premier League over the years. He has impressed at Arsenal since joining the club and he hopes to play regularly. However, Arsenal cannot afford to overuse the player. Eze will also have to adapt to the increased workload and facilities.
The Arsenal manager’s approach seems reasonable at the moment.
The 27-year-old could be a key player for the team during the second half of the season. Arsenal are pushing for the league title and the UEFA Champions League. They need to manage their team well if they want to succeed in both competitions.
