The beginning of Arsenal’s 2022/2023 campaign will be the most important period for Emile Smith Rowe’s career with the north London club so far. It is pivotal that the Englishman impresses with his performances to prevent falling far down the pecking order.
The Gunners' transfer business in the summer market so far has meant that Smith Rowe’s place in the team is in doubt following the arrival of Fabio Vieira, and Martin Odegaard’s arrival in the previous summer window has meant that Smith Rowe’s opportunities in his natural position have become even more limited.
The youngster’s place in the squad has been threatened even further following Arsenal’s fresh links to Lyon’s Lucas Paqueta who can operate in the centre of midfield and even higher on the pitch. Smith Rowe must regain the form he found during the middle of the previous campaign to maintain his place in the side.
