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Miles Lewis-Skelley said he would never make any excuses for failing to be selected – and vowed to “give the gaffer the option to be selected”. armory And the England teenager bids to reclaim his place mikel artetaThe high-flying team of.
Lewis-Skelley suddenly emerged as Arteta’s first-choice left-back last season and then scored on his England debut. thomas tuchelIn charge of the opening match in March.
However, the 19-year-old has been usurped in the pecking order by Riccardo Calafiori this term and has yet to start Premier League Stability so far.
Tuchel warned earlier this month that it would “probably become a problem for them”. If Lewis-Skelley – restricted to only four starts, two each Carabao Cup And Champions League – Not being able to play enough minutes for Arsenal ahead of next summer’s World Cup.
But Lewis-Skelley insisted: “I’m enjoying this season. It’s a different experience for me, not playing as much at the moment, but I’m enjoying being part of the team.”
“It’s important to compete for places and I’m a competitive person, so I’ll never back down. I enjoy the challenge. It’s a pleasure to be with these boys.”
“The standards are high and everyone wants to play. Because the standards are so high this season, the places are short, but you just have to compete.
“At the end of the day, I just want to express myself. Football is what I love and I’ll never make excuses whether I’m playing or not. I just want to go out there and express myself. As long as I’m doing that, I’m giving the gaffer the chance to make choices.”
Lewis-Skelley has started two of Arsenal’s last three matches with Arteta’s side making a run of six matches without conceding a goal.
Overall, Arsenal’s defense has been broken only three times in 14 fixtures this season, with only one goal coming from open play.
And when asked what the secret was behind Arsenal’s clean sheets, Lewis-Skelley added: “It’s just pride.
“Nothing comes at home – our goal. We take pride in keeping clean sheets, stopping shots and crosses because we don’t want anyone to score.”
Arsenal, who secured a quarter-final tie against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup after beating Brighton at the Emirates Stadium, return to league action with a trip to Burnley on Saturday.
The north Londoners, currently on an eight-match winning run in all competitions, have a four-point lead at the top of the table.
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