Ethan Nwaneri Continues Promising on Loan at Borussia Dortmund
Arsenal loanee, Ethan Nwaneri has continued his encouraging start to life in Dortmund. He started Borussia Dortmund’s first game after the September international break against Werder Bremen in a 2-2 draw, marking three consecutive starts for his club in all competitions.
Ethan Nwaneri is beginning to make his mark at Borussia Dortmund. He has started all three of the team's last three matches, playing a collective 190 minutes. Initially, Nwaneri came off the bench for Arsenal, but since then, he has started all of Dortmund's games. In their most recent match against Werder Bremen, Nwaneri impressed manager Niko Kovač with his performance, taking three shots, two of which found the target, and completing 26 of his 29 passes.
The highlight of his game was in the 43rd minute when he showcased his skill by playing Maximilian Beier through on goal. Although Nwaneri has yet to play over 65 minutes in a single game, his three consecutive starts provide hope for Arsenal fans. With encouragement from this promising performance, it is expected that Nwaneri will soon be able to complete full matches for Dortmund.
While goals and assists have not come yet, the underlying data suggests that Nwaneri's dribble completion percentage puts him in the top 18% for attacking midfielders and wingers in the Bundesliga. Additionally, he has attempted over two shots per 90 minutes in the league. Nwaneri has also cemented his place as a starter for England's under-21 national team, playing in all three European Championship qualification matches recently.
This dual success as a starter for both club and country is what Arsenal originally hoped for when they loaned Nwaneri out for the second consecutive season.
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