M. Arteta: "I would be blind if I didn't let M. Dowman play."

2025-10-29 11:29 © AFP

The head coach of London’s "Arsenal" club, Mikel Arteta, praised the 15-year-old talent Max Dowman before the match against "Brighton" and commented on the injury situation of his defenders:

"W. Saliba will definitely not play; we are managing his situation. Gabriel Martinelli will also be out of the lineup. We will have to conduct many tests and see the severity of the injury.

Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori, and Bukayo Saka will be able to play.”

"M. Dowman is a true talent. If I didn’t let him play, it would mean I am blind.

When I watch him in training, I have to let him play – if I’m not blind or I am blind. I know that if you look at the pass, he is 15 years old... He is simply an exceptional player.

The feeling I have, honestly, is that Max Dowman really enjoys it here. He is a huge "Gunners” fan, as is his family.

I hope that the fullback will stay in this team for a long time.”

Max Dowman has played three matches this season.