Video: A fine night for Arsenal as Reiss Nelson nets debut Feyenoord goal & Marcelo Flores mobbed by fans on Mexico bow
A pair of young talents on the books of Premier League giants Arsenal have piqued attentions online on Thursday evening.
Nelson nets
First up comes Reiss Nelson.
Amid something of a standstill in his career, gifted wide-man Nelson of course made the move to the Netherlands on loan this summer, linking up with Eredivisie giants Feyenoord.
The 21-year-old is yet to manage a single league start with his latest club, but was utilised from the off this evening, as Feyenoord played host to Maccabi Haifa in a Europa Conference League clash.
And Nelson went on to take full advantage of the rare opportunity afforded to him.
En route to a 2-1 triumph, the Arsenal youth product notched his side’s crucial 2nd, cutting in from the left-hand side to pick out the far corner in style:
Reiss Nelson, on loan from Arsenal, has his first goal for Feyenoord.#UECL #AFC
pic.twitter.com/CDAUwpbr1l
— Sacha Pisani (@Sachk0) December 9, 2021
Flores’ special night
As alluded to above, however, Nelson wasn’t the only Gunners starlet to enjoy a night to remember on Thursday.
The other? Marcelo Flores.
18-year-old Flores, held in high regard in north London, was a short time ago afforded his senior international bow.
Amid something of a battle for his services between country of birth Canada and Mexico, for whom he has lined out at youth level on a number of occasions, Flores this evening showcased his loyalty to the latter.
In a friendly showdown with Chile, which saw Mexico boss Tata Martino call on a host of up-and-coming talent, Flores was introduced off the bench en route to an eventual 2-2 draw.
And, evidently, El Tri’s supporters were keen to make clear their affection for just the latest in a long line of breakthrough youngsters at Arsenal of late, with Flores, post-match, having been hounded for photos by the strong Mexican contingent in attendance in Texas:
Arsenal youngster Marcelo Flores makes his Mexico debut vs Chile at the age of 18 💫🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/e1rSIgP2WI
— Chris Wheatley (@ChrisWheatley_) December 9, 2021
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