Gnabry to be given his chance in Arsenal’s first team

Posted on August 14, 2012 by admin

The German youth international Serge Gnabry came to Arsenal with a huge reputation when he arrived from Stuttgart last summer and he settled quickly, scoring six goals in eight games for the U18's. He was quickly moved up to the reserves and made another six appearances which persuaded Arsene Wenger that he could rise just as rapidly to the Arsenal first team.

While other youngsters were left at home playing friendlies against local teams, Gnabry was pulled into the squad that went to Germany last week and made his first-team debut in the second half against Cologne.

He admitted that Arsene Wenger had told him that this was his chance to impress the manager. Gnabry said: “It has gone very well and I am enjoying being involved with the first team very much,”

“I am trying my best and working as hard as I can.

“This will give me an advantage because it is something different and I can learn a lot from the players. I wasn’t quite sure if I was going because I had some injury problems before. But when they finally told me I was going I was buzzing.

“It is a very big chance and I hope I take it. At the beginning I was a bit nervous but I settled down after some time. You just get into training, try your best and then learn a lot from the other players.”

Although Gnabry may just have tried a little too hard to impress in Germany, he is expecting that this will be his first stepping stone on the road to a first team spot, but realises that he still has a lot of work to do.

“The boss tells me that I have a good chance and I have to use it,” he said. “This season I hope to get some appearances in the Capital One Cup and even in the Premier League. I just have to try my best and hopefully train with them every day to develop myself.

“It was a huge step for me to join Arsenal initially but I was delighted. I am proud to be a Gunner and I am just trying to enjoy my time here at the Club.”

He has quite a few top-class strikers/midfielders to compete against right now, but at just 17 years of age he could be Arsenal’s next big thing. Arsene Wenger obviously thinks that he is going the right way…..

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Arsenal Have Serge Gnabry Sign Professional Contract

Gnabry Already Being Prepped For First Team Action

Showing signs of a real “killer”, Gnabry has just signed his first Professional contract. Although this will be a brief post, the importance of this event is something to take notice of. Arsenal.com thought it important enough to place in the limelight on their homepage.

“Pace, strength and an eye for goal saw Gnabry net six times in eight games for the Under-18s, including a sensational debut strike against Crystal Palace. And the attacking midfielder was able to replicate this fine form at reserve level, where he made six appearances and scored twice.” [arsenal.com]

Arsenal have big plans for this kid, just you wait, he’ll be showing up for the first team very soon. Arsenal are wise to have made their move before other clubs try to snatch him. Gnabry will be playing for the reserves against Dartford FC tomorrow (August 1st ) maybe some of us (who live in the area) should meander over there and watch the match? Let us know what you think.

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Two more future Arsenal stars – Serge Gnabry and Kristoffer Olsson (plus videos)

More of Arsenals Reserve Team Wonder Kids (Part 2) – by JG

Well, now that the Van Persie hysteria is leveling out I suppose we can continue discussing the Wonder Kids coming up through Arsenal reserves/academy. Someone actually commented saying “where is the second part of the wonder kids articles? Let’s get back to talking about that.” I agree, let’s float back down from the realms of insanity, anger, and anguish. Today, the two Wonder Kids are Serge Gnabry and Kristoffer Olsson.

Serge Gnabry is undoubtedly the more mentioned and hyped up of the two. First spotted playing in an international tournament, and signed after a week’s trial, Gnabry was transferred from Stuttgart where he was born, and where he was playing for the VFB Stuttgart youth teams. He plays in midfield (mostly on the flanks but loves cutting inside), 5ft 8ins, 11st 7lbs, has a very similar build to Alex-oxlade Chamberlain (and playing style). There is a reason that this particular kid is already so popular on youtube and with Arsenal fans; he is a very skilled player and poses such a threat on the pitch with his speed. Not only that, he has a great attitude, arsenal.com had an interview with him, I suggest (if interested) you skim through it. Anyway, enough of me talking about him, how about a video? Below is a great compilation of just how amazing Gnabry is, and how much he could offer to Arsenals future.

The lesser known of the two Kristoffer Olsson, will not be so “lesser known” in the years to come. The young Swedish creative midfielder is a Swedish Under-16 International. The teenager impressed Liam Brady and his staff while on trial last season and joined the Club from IFK Norrkopings last summer. I know that previously, we have talked about Thomas Eisfeld having a similar playing style to Rosicky, but Olsson could arguably match Rosicky’s playing style even more. A wonderful passer of the ball, Kristoffer is usually the starting point of Gnabry’s dangerous attacks, that’s why I mentioned these two players together. Actually I’ll restate that; most dangerous attacks stem from a crucial pass/involvement from Olsson. Here is a very well made compilation displaying what Olsson could might well be doing for the Arsenal first team in the future.

My concerns in the last article, in regards to the longevity of these players are still valid; but I am very hopeful that they all shoot up through the ranks just as Jack Wilshere (and so many more) did.

Anyway, let us know what you think; and again…Arsenal’s future looks more bright than any other club in the world in my opinion.

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