In the summer, I wrote an article detailing our transfer links with three Arsenal players – Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson, with the latter sealing a transfer on loan on deadline day. Nelson was a bit of a surprise signing following the unusual (to say the least) conclusion to the saga relating to Ernest Nuamah of Lyon. That saga is now very much in the past, but two months in – are we in danger of having our hearts broken by falling in love with another loan player?
The stats
Reiss Nelson has two goals and one assist in all competitions so far this season in five games. The winger also has 100% shot accuracy in all competitions and 82% pass accuracy in the Premier League, with 92% in the EFL Cup against Preston. The winger has also put in five tackles in his appearances so far and taken part in 23 duels, winning 40% of them and therefore proving to be a combative presence. Reiss appears to have also settled in nicely, due to the link ups with his fellow Hale End academy graduates and the outgoing nature of the Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi partnership.
