Alexandre Lacazette is certain that academy star Reiss Nelson will become a big hit at Arsenal.
Speaking to Arsenal Player (via the Evening Standard), Lacazette said of the young Englishman:
I think Reiss is very good
I believe he will be a top player for the club. He already impressed me during pre-season and it’s great to see what he’s been doing for the under-23s.
Nelson made his Arsenal debut in last month’s Community Shield victory over Chelsea, and last week made his European debut as a substitute in the Gunners’ Europa League match against FC Koln.
Nelson, 17, has represented England at under-16, under-17 and under-18 level and is thought to be one of the best young players at Arsenal.
Lacazette had more to say about him, too:
His stats are very good and he’s been performing well. When he’s played with us, he’s shown that he has real quality.
The French striker also had praise for another academy player, this time 18-year-old striker Eddie Nketiah:
He’s a great striker at the academy. He is very calm in front of goal and has great technique.
Nelson is in line for his third Arsenal appearance as they play host to Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
