“I don’t know why he doesn’t get enough credit and respect from Arsenal fans, i wish i have him here in my club”- Tottenham’s coach was very loud to hail Arsenal’s ‘dynamic top class player’

Unexpectedly, Jermain Defoe, the coach of Tottenham, took a moment to recognize and commend an Arsenal player, Eddie Nketiah, expressing his admiration for the player who is frequently overlooked. After retiring in2022, Defoe made a strong statement, saying, “I don’t know why he doesn’t get enough credit and respect from Arsenal fans; I wish I had him here in my club.” Defoe later returned to the Tottenham academy.

During a recent interview with Premier League Productions (26/08/23 at 5:15 pm), there was an unexpected display of admiration. Defoe, who is well-known for his prolific goal-scoring career—he scored 163 goals in the Premier League alone—took a moment to acknowledge Nketiah’s ability and influence on Arsenal under Mikel Arteta.

The 24-year-old striker Nketiah demonstrated his skills over the weekend by playing a part in Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Fulham after coming off the bench. Nketiah made a significant impact as he scored his second Premier League goal of the season, even though the late equalizer cost Arsenal the win.

Defoe, though, voiced his displeasure with Nketiah’s lack of recognition among Arsenal supporters, saying that the youthful striker “doesn’t get enough credit.” Defoe’s analysis of the match emphasized Nketiah’s potential, stating that the Hale-End star can contribute goals to the team if he plays a string of games that are consistent.

When considering Nketiah’s most recent performance, Defoe complimented the player’s ability to score goals, calling it a “really good finish.” This encouraging evaluation from a goal-scoring veteran like Defoe strengthens the case for Nketiah’s increased recognition for his work with Arsenal.

There are rumors that Nketiah might start for Arsenal against Manchester United as the team prepares for a pivotal match. Nketiah grabbed headlines the previous season when he defeated Manchester United late in the game, which had a big effect on the team’s standing in the Premier League title fight. Nketiah’s role in the next game could be crucial because both teams have had a mixed start to the 2023–24 season. A lot of people will be watching to see if he can once again prove his value on the field.