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Arsenal Loanee Miguel Azeez Comments On His Loan Spell In Portsmouth

Arsenal’s youth players are among the best in the world, and Miguel Azeez is one of the best on their books right now. Miguel Azeez of Arsenal at Portsmouth on loan for the remainder of the season. The Gunners do not have enough playing time for him in their first team right now. Although Arsenal are counting on him and are keeping a close eye on his spell at Portsmouth.

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Miguel Azeez On Portsmouth & Preferred Position

In an interview with the media after the game. He confessed that he is still learning and that he had worked really hard to earn the opportunity.

According to the Pompey website, the midfielder expressed his delight by saying, “I was incredibly thrilled and have been working really hard in training in order to receive this chance. I want to be in the team and allow me to continue to develop since I’ve gained a lot of knowledge – both on and off the field. Though I’m open to playing everywhere. I really appreciated the position I was assigned since it enabled me to express myself in an aggressive manner. When we were able to regain possession, it meant that I was closer to the goal and so had a greater chance to have an effect. The experience has been beneficial to my growth as a player, with the mental aspect of the game being as as vital as the physical and technical aspects,” he said.

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Lack Of Play Time At Portsmouth

Miguel hopes to join the likes of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe in breaking into the Gunners’ senior squad. However, Due to lack of playing experience. Which would allow him to further improve his abilities, might prevent him from earning a place at the Emirates.

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He will be hoping that he has pleased coach sufficiently.  He will be given more playing time as the season goes on.

Azeez began his footballing career with Arsenal’s youth programme when he was only five years old. Arsenal signed Azeez to a professional deal on September 24, 2019. The 83rd minute of a 4–2 UEFA Europa League triumph away to Irish side Dundalk at the Aviva Stadium was his first appearance for the first team. He replaced Joe Willock in the 83rd minute of the game.

After signing a one-year deal with Arsenal. Miguel Azeez of Arsenal at Portsmouth on loan for the duration of the season on 30 August 2021. On September 18, 2021, he made his Portsmouth debut against Cambridge United. He was replaced after 59 minutes as the team lost 2–1 to the Cambridgeshire club.

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