English-born Ghanaian forward Eddie Nketiah views Arsenal’s pre-season tour of the United States as a crucial opportunity to showcase his talents and secure his place in the squad for the upcoming season.
Despite speculation about a potential summer exit as Arsenal undergoes a squad overhaul for the 2024/25 season, Nketiah remains focused and optimistic about his future at the club.
The Gunners are set to play against Bournemouth in Carson, California, followed by matches against Manchester United and Liverpool in Los Angeles and Philadelphia, respectively.
Nketiah, who contributed five goals and two assists in 27 Premier League appearances last season, is eager to make an impact during the tour. Speaking to the club’s official website, he emphasized the importance of pre-season as a platform for players to prove themselves.
“Pre-season is really good for a lot of the lads who haven’t trained or played with us that much to show what they can do,” Nketiah said. “It gives people opportunities to show themselves and get fit, so hopefully they can take them.”
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“It’s a platform, even for us now, to make our mark and start playing games regularly and get fit. I think there are a lot of examples of players who did well in pre-season and gone on to play and have minutes in the first team, so it’s a really good chance.”
Eddie Nketiah hopes to revives Arsenal’s hopes for glory
Arsenal, who have fallen short of the Premier League title in the last two seasons to Manchester City, are looking to strengthen their squad and resolve their attacking issues ahead of the new campaign.
Nketiah’s performance in pre-season could be pivotal in determining his role in the team as the Gunners aim to reclaim their place at the top of English football.
