Arsenal U19s coach Max Porter has tipped wonderkid Ismeal Kabia for a large future after ‘among the best performances’ of his profession up to now.
Kabia conjured up two assists as Arsenal’s kids secured a formidable 2-0 UEFA Youth League victory over AS Monaco on Wednesday.
The 19-year-old Dutch winger is constant to shine within the Hale Finish academy as he seems to comply with within the footsteps of Bukayo Saka, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Kabia made his first-team debut for Arsenal this season, approaching for the final 9 minutes within the 5-1 Carabao Cup win over Bolton in September.
He could possibly be set for a lot of extra appearances beneath Mikel Arteta if he retains up his high-quality kind throughout the membership’s youth groups, in accordance with Porter.
‘It was among the best performances I’ve seen [Kabia] have,’ Porter advised the Arsenal web site after the U19s beat Monaco.
‘He’s bought to maintain doing that and discover that degree persistently. Then there shall be far more alternatives right here at Arsenal or, if not, elsewhere to raised his profession.’
Arsenal supervisor Arteta, talking after Kabia’s debut in opposition to Bolton earlier this season, stated: ‘[The youngsters are] right here for the fitting causes.
‘They did it by proving they may compete at this degree in pre-season and that’s why we belief them to get the job executed.
‘[The younger players] have to see the door is open, the chance is there. It’s achievable and hopefully that message will get throughout.
‘Huge credit score to everybody concerned within the academy. They contributed and gave us these gamers within the method that they’re.’
Kabia, who’s right-footed, primarily operates as a left or right-sided winger and frolicked at Chatham Riverside and Sittingbourne Lions earlier than he joined Arsenal’s academy.
He’s ready to make his Premier League debut, having been an unused substitute in opposition to Tottenham and AFC Bournemouth this season.
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