Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has hinted at the possibility of a Premier League debut for young starlet Marquinhos ahead of the match with Brentford on Sunday. The Brazilian has impressed in his first outing for the club, with the manager keen to praise his start at the club.
Signing from Sao Paulo in the summer for roughly £3million, the 19-year-old was seen as a future prospect for the Gunners, with a potential season spent in the academy side. Things have progressed quicker than expected, with Marquinhos already being involved in a senior first-team capacity.
While it started with training sessions and some squad appearances, he made his full debut against FC Zurich in the first Group A game of the Europa League. He took the opportunity with both hands, grabbing a goal and an assist in a 2-1 victory over the Swiss hosts.
