Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal has been linked with a potential departure in recent weeks due to struggles with injuries, making it challenging for him to maintain fitness.
Smith Rowe stands out as one of the premier talents promoted from Arsenal’s youth ranks in recent seasons, and he holds a special place in Mikel Arteta’s favour.
While the manager is eager to witness Smith Rowe’s return to form and regular playing time, some reports have suggested the possibility of Arsenal selling the English midfielder.
Smith Rowe may be inclined to seek more playing time elsewhere, but former Premier League player Paul Robinson believes it would not be sensible to sell him in the summer. Robinson insists that the midfielder can still reclaim a spot in the Gunners’ starting XI.
He said to Football Insider:
“He’s certainly got the ability to break back into the side.
“He’s been really unlucky with his injuries and he’s been in and out this season.
“He’s a quality player and a proven player in the Premier League.
“We know what he’s capable of at that level.
“Where Arsenal are at the moment – they’re serious title contenders and serious Champions League contenders.
“Next season, they will be competing on all fronts.
“They’ll need a big squad and you can’t let players like Emile Smith Rowe leave the club because he’s outstanding.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Smith Rowe has been unfortunate with injuries, and he will understand if we ask him to leave in the summer.
However, we need to be more patient with him because he is clearly a very talented player.
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Well, ESR could become an injury free player like Van Persie became later on for us. Who knows…maybe even next season. I also think he should be kept. If by the end of next season he’s still having same injury concerns, then we probably should be looking to sell
Sell him. Anyone remember Diaby, Wilshere and Rosisky. It’s wise to make sure we play him in easy games to catch some suitors and sell him for a good price before he gets injured again. We have been on this road before. Once bitten twice shy. Though it will be a sad departure but will be nice to get Onana from Everton.
Injury update suggests there’s no panic.
Partey may be available for Saturday,
Jesus/Zinchenko not far behind.
Tomiyasu “needs a little more time” (but the calf injury is not serious).
Timber will be training with the squad in the next week or so.
And I don’t understand the quote saying “Arsenal will need a big squad” – the squad is always the maximum size allowed for each competition whether that’s 23 players, 25 players, whatever.
What any club needs is the players in the squad being available for selection.
ESR undoubtedly is a talented and loyal player I muich hope he stays and believe he will .
However, as with all players who are constanty injured and can hardly ever stay fit for long, a time must come when we have to say” enough is enough”! I hope , pray and believe that he will soon regain full fitness and becomes a key PLAYING player.
But time runs out faster than many ever realise!