Before Arsenal’s Premier League match against Bournemouth, manager Mikel Arteta had the fans dreaming when he called up a teenage wonderkid to first team training.
Arsenal youngster Max Dowman participated in senior trainingCredit
Dowman trained with Arsenal’s senior squad ahead of Saturday’s match with Bournemouth
Dowman joined Arsenal’s first-team training at the age of 14
Dowman is the latest prospect to be given an opportunity by manager Mikel Arteta
In an attempt to win a Premier League title for the first time since their 2004 Invincibles victory, the Gunners take on the Cherries this Saturday at the Emirates.
Additionally, Arteta included Under-18 sensation Max Dowman, who, at the tender age of 14, joined his senior squad for today’s training session.
In addition to being an offensive midfielder, Dowman can play on the right wing.
Arsenal supporters were ecstatic to see the teenager included, as many feel the Spanish tactician is already laying the foundation for the team’s future.
“Incredible heights Max is reaching already,” tweeted one supporter. among the youngest players to ever train with the first team of Arsenal.”
One more person said, “Unbelievable level.”
Another remarked, “Mikel Arteta is building a football dynasty, he will dominate this league for a very long period of time.”
Someone else said: “That is absurd. He is competing against athletes twice his height and power.”
In addition to making three appearances for Arsenal’s Under-16 team, Dowman has contributed four assists and one goal to the Under-18 team’s five wins.