Arsenal teenager Max Dowman shone with two objectives within the 4-2 Carabao Cup win over Ipswich City – however boss Mikel Arteta warned they can not rush his growth.
The 16-year-old performed 13 occasions final season, however has needed to accept a spot on the bench to this point this marketing campaign – till now.
He scored two pretty objectives at Portman Street to stake his declare for extra minutes within the Premier League.
However Arteta warned: “He’s 16 years outdated and we now have to be actually cautious.
“We do not need to cease him, we do not need to put the brakes on him, we have to develop him and we’re totally conscious what he wants. He could have alternatives.”
His first was a high-quality solo objective as he ran by way of, leaving defenders on the ground earlier than slotting in.
“Unbelievable, he is unpredictable, he can go both method, so fluid, so good to observe,” mentioned Arteta.
And for his second objective, Dowman confirmed good composure to put the ball within the backside nook.
He’s simply the second 16-year-old to attain two objectives in a sport for a Premier League aspect in any competitors, after Wayne Rooney for Everton towards Wrexham in 2002 – which was additionally within the League Cup.
“With the calls for that we put in them, to have the ability to do that’s extraordinarily tough and he is coping higher and higher and higher,” Arteta added.
“He is an unbelievable participant due to the character that he has and the way a lot he likes to play on the greatest stage.
“It is not simple [to contain the hype], I perceive, however what we now have to do is take care of him. He is 16 years outdated. You do not see that on this league.
“In different leagues in Europe, that is a very totally different context, however on this league, with the calls for that the league has, the gamers and every part placed on you, we actually want to verify each time we throw him in, he is in the appropriate context with the appropriate preparation.”