Max Dowman Needs A Break – Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said that 15-year-old wonderkid Max Dowman will be given a brief break after an electrifying run of pre-season performances. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.

According to him, the youngster needs a break from too much football in recent weeks because he needs to rest after a hectic schedule.

Arteta stated that Dowman has not had any holiday break since last season, so the Gunners must avoid burning him out.

“Let’s see how it goes. Let’s go into Saturday, into the break as well. He needs a little break as well, because he hasn’t had any holidays, really.

So, in the next few days, he’s going to have a break, which I think he needs. And then, following the week, he’ll be ready again to go.

He continues to impress, without a doubt. The impact he had in the game again today, the efficiency that he shows in every attacking action, it’s incredible,” he said.

The Spanish manager further noted that the teenager will get the chances his performances deserve next season.

He concluded by saying that his teammates value Dowman’s contribution, and they look forward to playing more matches alongside him.

“Again, he deserves to have chances, and if he continues like this, let’s see what happens. I think the reaction [of his team-mates] is very clear. They have the ball and they give it to him!

So, that tells you how much they trust him and I think the relationship he’s building within the team. So, I think nothing better than that. The confidence they show to make things happen, and the constant connection that they have with him.

With Max it’s been so fast. Even last year when he was training with us, he was doing this kind of thing in training and now he’s doing it in the game consistently.

So the three or four games that he’s played, he’s managed to impact and have big moments in the game. Great,” he added.