Arsenal wonderkid Marcelo Flores is set to be part of the first-team squad that makes the trip to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace, receiving a late call up to join Mikel Arteta and his side. The 18-year-old is the latest of a string of talented youth prospects that have been given a chance under the Spaniard since his arrival.
Flores was born in Georgetown, Ontario in Canada, but actually holds Mexican-Canadian dual citizenship that would allow him to play for either country, although he represented Mexico at youth level. The youngster can play anywhere behind the striker, adding quality on the ball along with goals at every level he has played at so far.
He joined the Gunners from League One side Ipswich Town on a free transfer in 2019, climbing the ranks of the youth system incredibly fast. He has scored ten goals in 20 games for both the under-18s and under-23s this season, continuing his trajectory at Hale End.
