Myles Lewis-Skelly came close to receiving another red card during Arsenal’s match against PSV, prompting Mikel Arteta to substitute him.
The young defender is widely regarded as one of the most promising talents to emerge from Arsenal’s academy. However, if he is to enjoy a long and successful career, he must improve his discipline on the pitch.
There is little doubt about his quality, as he continues to perform at a high level and looks set to be a key part of Arsenal’s squad for years to come. However, his disciplinary record is becoming a concern. If he does not address this issue, it could create problems for both him and the team.
At least one of his previous red cards was undeserved and later overturned, yet he often finds himself in situations that could lead to another dismissal. His tendency to attract bookings suggests that he must refine his decision-making and approach to challenges.
Given Arsenal’s depth in his position, it may be beneficial for Lewis-Skelly to take a brief break from the starting lineup. While he is currently the most in-form left-back in the squad, allowing Riccardo Calafiori to step in for a few matches could be advantageous.
Calafiori offers a similarly strong presence in the role and, with his greater experience, is adept at managing situations that could lead to disciplinary trouble. His composure and awareness make him a reliable alternative, ensuring that Arsenal do not suffer in Lewis-Skelly’s absence.
A short spell out of the team could help Lewis-Skelly regain focus and approach matches with greater maturity. By refining his game and improving his discipline, he can ensure that his undeniable talent is not overshadowed by unnecessary suspensions.
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Always said for a while makes too many mistakes
Maybe if Partey and Jorgeinhio move he can take midfield spot
That is right,he can take midfield very wel because he can be able to run
Give the kid a break, he has been a revelation. It is about learning and he is. Its just the exuberance of youth, thats all. He needs to be trusted. And I think Arteta will and he will be ok.
A revelation?
That’s the issue
We put too much pressure on youngsters with comments like that
Too much ingredients spoils the soup. Let the kid express himself afterall experience they said is the best teacher.
If he does need a rest, while Tomiyasu is sidelined and Tierney away in the summer, thank goodness MA has had the foresight to sign Califiori and, presumably, keep Zinchenko.
I thought the move by MA to substitute him yesterday was an excellent move and, perhaps, time on the bench watching how the likes of Timber, Saliba and Gabriel handle themselves in tight situations, might not be a bad
idea?
OT How lucky pool are tonight, being outplayed, with only one shot on goal!!
They need a striker 😂😂😂😂
Re liverpool – can we know all agree they have the luck that Champions need ? They havent really played amazingly well all season and had 2 shots to PSG’s 22+ and have done a smash and grab as they have done quite a bit this season!
Also very few injuries compared to us
Lets try to finish the best we can and hope Saka and martinelli can come back at the right time for the Qtr Finals
You sure about that. Just wait to hear how some will claim that this was all Slot’s brilliance.
Not luck. They signed a world class GK to bail them out of these scenarios. Also, it’s PSG being PSG. They never beat the top teams when it really matters. They’ve got the same bug we do. No matter how well they play they don’t have the mental fortitude of the top top sides.
Tell you what
If they keep that team together they got a really good young team
they’ve got talent for sure. We’ve seen PSG teams fall apart in the past though. But it’s a step in the right direction over the Mbappe/Neymar/Messi thing they were trying to do before. Cant have a whole front line that does no defensive work in the modern game anymore.
Yeah think it was always going to be a step too soon this season in CL but Dembele and that Georgia lad ( not trying to spell name lol ) beautiful to watch
OT – While I realize that I’m biased and LP has been performing very well overall, they seem to have had the rub of the green in many ways for much of the season. A couple of seasons back it seemed to be the reverse. Pool better be careful back at Anfield or they may just crash out of the tournament.
How about letting him play his natural position? I suspect he would be a lot less prone to picking up cards if that were the case. Also, the last card he picked up wasn’t his fault. Gabby played a hospital ball too him and Raya was miles off his line. MLS had to choose between taking a red card and giving up a sure goal.
Nobody except thee and me have highlighted Rayas and Gabriels pass that cause the card. Plus his other red card, wasn’t a red card according to the appeal board. Saliba had a red card for denying a goalscoring opportunity but nobody saying he need to be sat on the bench to learn. His was rash and not calm. It happens.
But he should have a red card yesterday hence why he’s taken off after half an hour
Red card at West Ham was his fault as he should have awareness where his keeper is
That’s his biggest weakness his awareness
But he didn’t get a red card yesterday, whatever you are saying. And what about Salibas red card, is that different?
It’s funny how people insist he should have a red yesterday and forget that he once got a red which he shouldn’t have. They end up concluding that he’s got disciplinary issues.
We need strong characters like him. Every winning team has them. Too many chickens in our team. And I enjoyed how he mocked Haaland.
He’s already easily my favourite player
It’s the amount of mistakes he’s making
But he still had to be subbed after half an hour because of his discipline
That’s not good
The only reason we are not talking about it as being worse is because reff let him off but that doesn’t mean we turn the other cheek
Saliba ?
Why does he making a mistake make it okay for Skelley to make numerous errors ?
Remember a certain Gabriel? Skelly-Lewis reminds me of him, he’s going to improve his discipline and taking him out of the team may not be the best thing for his talent. Maybe reducing the workload (minutes) might help but taking him out is a big no
@Dan
That red card in WHU match ?
If goal number 2 was scored, 100 percent, most, if not all, of the comments would have been that he be sent back to the Academy, or loaned out.
Granit Xacka, came in and was collecting cards every epl match, He was on the bench twice and it was sorted out in training. Arteta was still in the team then, he should have taken it up personal after WHU.
Handle the talent, don’t kill it. Most great players show what was to come at 17yrs old
Saliba is experienced and the Skelly is learning the ropes. My problem lies with the amount of cards coming his way in a relatively short period of time. MLS seems very well able to stand up for himself which is good but only if he can rein it in at the right time.
With the disciplinary issues earlier that have already impacted our points tally and another bout of self inflicted absences is stupidity
Spot on SueP. It would seem that his mentality is not quite right yet at this level but I expect it to come once the world stops spinning around him and he catches his breath in what is in many ways a new environment for him.
No problems with Skelley. If there is any criticism it is that he should be playing in his natural position. The idea that he is a temporary stand in for the injury prone and far less talented Tomiyasu is a no no. Give Skelley the experience he needs to better position himself, not find himself exposed, as well as manage the “dark arts” better.
Miles certainly needs coaching on going for the ball, not the player and right now he must be in every referee’s pre match notes.
He’ll be OK, but in a more forward position.
The cross that led to West Ham goal would not have happened with him in that position that day. Kudus fouled him before robbing him of the ball and had the referee and Var paid attention to that, it could have been free kick against West Ham. A victim of circumstances the guy is, so the situation is not alarming yet, benching him will be damaging. A little talk to calm him down will do.
Firstly, a loan away is not the best option in my opinion, looking at how our youth fail at other clubs makes me think other systems may not suit them best.
Secondly, I think he’s aggressive by nature and very passionate, maybe at times over eager. These traits are typically expected of players his age and in their first season at top. For me it’s too early to judge if he’s a long-term solution at left back, but he’s definitely up there with best teenage talent in the world.
Arteta knows best as he trains him daily, I think he’s the best placed person to help him improve his weaknesses. A spell out of the team is not going to help the boy, for me he’s doing really well and am sure they’re working on him daily.
Its stupid to suggest a spell out of the team. Its all a learning process. He is no worse than a lot of other players with a will to win. It just needs harnessing.
Yet I sense that will happen
I sense CL QFinal Calafiori plays instead
I knew you were going off when you said defender. He is a midfielder in defence currently. I doubt there are articles that Partey must be benched because he makes mistakes at RB.
He and Nwareni are breaking into the first team outside their preferred roles. Similar to Sake MSL will thrive in time in his position mistakes happen when you learn.
I agree that he should take responsibility for his mistakes and learn from them. However, he looks sharp, and I don’t blame MA for insisting on using him.
Since MA played Merino as a CF, I wonder if it’s possible to see MLS as a substitute for Nwaneri on the right side.
Although Myles Lewis-Skelly has great potential, discipline issues on the field could hinder his career. To develop into a top player, he must learn to control his emotions and maintain focus throughout matches.
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