{"id":13743,"date":"2019-08-04T15:47:35","date_gmt":"2019-08-04T15:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/nigeria\/?p=13743"},"modified":"2019-08-04T15:47:35","modified_gmt":"2019-08-04T15:47:35","slug":"why-nigerian-midfielder-dubbed-the-new-aaron-ramsey-missed-arsenals-trip-to-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/why-nigerian-midfielder-dubbed-the-new-aaron-ramsey-missed-arsenals-trip-to-barcelona","title":{"rendered":"Why Nigerian Midfielder Dubbed The New Aaron Ramsey Missed Arsenal&#8217;s Trip To Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Promising Nigerian midfielder James Olayinka has not been selected by manager Unai Emery for Arsenal&#8217;s showcase friendly against Barcelona this evening.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Twenty one players, including Bukayo Saka have landed in Barcelona for the Joan Gamper trophy clash at the Nou Camp.<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>one of the reasons why Olayinka was not considered by the Spanish tactician was because he was in action for their U23 team in their 6-1 hammering of Watford on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The 18-year-old has been compared to former Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey as he has similar attributes with the Wales international.<\/p>\n<p>Olayinka gave a good account of himself in pre-season games against Colorado Rapids, Fiorentina and Angers SCO.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, defenders Joseph Olowu and Tobi Omole were not involved in first team duties in pre-season because they recently recovered from long term injuries while goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is on the mend.<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria international Alex Iwobi will resume training at Arsenal this week but is doubtful to be included in the match day squad vs Newcastle United on Sunday, August 11.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Promising Nigerian midfielder James Olayinka has not been selected by manager Unai Emery for Arsenal&#8217;s showcase friendly against Barcelona this evening. 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