Exciting teenage midfield duo including 'excellent dribbler' pictured in Arsenal first-team training
09/05/2024 02:15 PM
With the international break now under way, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be overseeing training with the players that haven’t been called up by their countries.
This gives the Gunners coaching team a good chance to call up and have a look at some of the academy players, who come into training to make up the numbers.
Plenty of talents from Arsenal’s youth ranks featured in the latest sessions at London Colney, with some featuring prominently in the club’s official photos.
For instance, 17-year-old midfielder Dan Casey was spotted marking new signing Raheem Sterling.
Meanwhile, 18-year-old midfielder Harrison Dudziak was also getting stuck in alongside the likes of Sterling and Jorginho.
Who is Arsenal talent Dan Casey?
Dan Casey is a 17-year-old midfielder who currently plays for Arsenal’s Under-18s and has one goal from two U18 Premier League outings this season.
He was born in Edgware on 30 August 2007 and signed scholarship terms with the Gunners in 2023.
According to the Arsenal website, Casey is ‘comfortable operating as an attacking midfielder, centre forward or wide attacker.
He has also ‘shown an ability to score goals and provide assists from numerous positions.’
Meanwhile, Arsenal youth team expert Jeorge Bird has described Casey as a ‘skilful midfielder’ and an ‘excellent dribbler’.
Who is Arsenal talent Harrison Dudziak?
Harrison Dudziak is an 18-year-old attacking midfielder who is currently representing Arsenal’s Under-21s and has made three Premier League 2 outings this term.
He penned his first professional contract with the Gunners this summer, and told the club website he was “over the moon” to commit his future to the club.
Dudziak captained the U18s last season and registered seven assists and scored twice in 18 appearances in the U18 Premier League in 2023/24.
He also featured six times for the Under-21s in Premier League 2 and got minutes in the UEFA Youth League, FA Youth Cup and EFL Trophy.
Bird deemed him an ‘impressive passer’ and noted how he made ‘encouraging progress’ in 2023/24.
When do Arsenal’s seniors and youth teams play next?
Mikel Arteta’s charges are next in action on Sunday 15 September when they head to Tottenham Hotspur for the North London derby.
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s U21s head to Stoke City U21s on Saturday 21 September and the Gunners U18s host Southampton U18s on Saturday 14 September.
