Mikel Merino Hails Arsenal Prospect Max Dowman as a Special Talent
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has identified Max Dowman as a young player with exceptional promise, describing the teenager as a special talent and drawing a comparison with Spain international Lamine Yamal.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Arsenal player | Mikel Merino |
| Young prospect | Max Dowman |
| Comparison made | Lamine Yamal |
Merino’s assessment underlines the regard in which Dowman is held around Arsenal. The midfielder believes the youngster shares certain qualities with Yamal, the Spanish forward who has established himself at international level.
The Arsenal player stopped short of detailing the specific aspects of Dowman’s game he sees in common with Yamal, but his praise placed the prospect among the club’s most closely watched young talents.
