It isn’t a question of talent because believe me, this guy has got it in bundles. His story is quite incredible, going from high school football in Japan to a trial at Arsenal in a matter of months. His chance of signing for Arsenal seemed to have gone when he broke his leg at Ajax – the club took the risk and signed him up anyway, sending him on loan to Feyenoord where he has become a fans favourite overnight.
Ryo will come back to Arsenal in the summer where they will look to get him a work-permit. Looking at it, it is highly unlikely that he will get that permit just yet meaning another loan spell at Feyenoord would occur. In fact, Feyenoord have already attempted to discuss the possibilities of Miyaichi’s return with Arsenal.
Wenger has admitted that if he thinks Miyaichi is ready for first team action after looking at him in pre-season, that Arsenal will then push for a work-permit for him. Whilst I think Miyaichi is an incredible young talent with a brilliant story behind him, it may just be better for him to stay in Holland for one more season. Ryo lives in the stadium at Feyenoord, he has settled in very well after moving from Japan – a change in culture enough to challenge any young man.
One thing that seems to set him apart from most is his attitude, it is well known that Japanese nationals are very hard working and it is exactly the same with Miyaichi, he is always chasing back, harrying and full of energy. This supplements the attacking flair he displays most of the time when he is on the ball, always looking to attack and stretch a defence. It is these qualities, of which are absent in the current Arsenal team, that are so endearing about him.
I was having a conversation about his first training session with another Arsenal blogger very shortly after his arrival and we were discussing how his attitude was so refreshing. At Colney, the players don’t have to clear up after themselves when a training session is finished. Being new, Ryo had no idea about this and set about clearing up all the training cones and equipment much to the amusement of the fellow players. Perhaps this is what the current youth players lack?
I am not one to tell Wenger how to manage his youngsters, after all, what do I know? My opinion however is that he should be allowed to develop in Holland, out of the spotlight and given the time needed to fully adjust and get a full season under his belt. It must be remembered, he has only been in Holland since January. What is important is that he follows up on his showings this season and gets even better next year.
We shouldn’t be fast-tracking 18 year olds in a bid to win trophies, to do that we need proper, established and proven footballers. Miyaichi isn’t that, yet.
‘Yet’ being the optimum word.
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yet, I feel that there is a chance we will use a 4-4-2 more often next season to accomodate a new striker to partner Robin. This means we are going to need better quality on the flanks and this guy really shows a directness which would work for us. If, as you say his work ethic is excellent and he is also more likely to track back then actually it strenghtens his case for 1st team action, in my opinion.
The Dutch league,with the greatest of respect aint as tough and competitive as the epl.I feel Miyachi could be targetted by the thugs in the epl.Furthermore he has neverplayed in the epl. Of course there are kids who have performed creditably but you can say they are a significant minority.
Wenger has got his work cut out.I feel if the gunners finish fourth,they could be knocked out of the cl Then what?
It could spell the end of Wenger’s tenure. If this happens,he has nobody but himself to blame for not taking much earlier when it was that easier.
I really like his style, but he hasn’t REALLY done anything to make him a part of Arsenal. Three assists and three goals in 15 or so games is incredible for a 18 year old kid in his first professional season in an entirely new environment, but we wouldn’t be having this discussion unless we hadn’t signed him.
I am sure Wenger knows the importance of not rushing him. I am sure he will only be playing in the cups and reserve/youth league if granted a work permit.
put walcott in thierry henry’s position, 40 goals for him trust me
If he impresses in preseason; then he is in the first team simple. Im thinking he will make Robben type impact.
Vermaelen, Suarez, Van Persie, Robben, Sneijder, Van Nistelrooy, Kluivert, all came from Erdevise and all quality players. Stekelenberg Vertonghen and Van Der Wiel still play there.. It’s not as bad as people say especially for producing talent.
if wenger says he is ready then he is samething with wilshere
everyone stop dreaming what Wenger needs to do is buy a world class class player that can start firing sooner than later and score 25 to 30 goals. Can the real Arsenal fans please wake up.
Well for those that make it seem like the EPL will eat him alive. considering the top talent in the EPL is hardly english or birtish i think he will be fine. Its the Stokes and blackburn that he needs to look out for but his trickery will leave them lying in a hopeless slide tackle.
wenger know’s best!!!
Another year at Feyenoord, then a year on loan at a Championship side pushing promotion and then if he needs it maybe a year on loan at a mid table premiership side if hes still not quite there yet. He will then be 21 and fully acclimatized to English football and push the first team. With Theo, Samir, Andrei and possibly Hazard at the club he wont be pushing a first team place till at least then. Much better to have him playing regular games than stagnating on our bench. And he definatly wont be eaten alive in the EPL, he may be slight of build but hes only 18 and will bulk up a bit and he is 6 foot tall so hes not exactly short either, thats 5 inches taller than hazard, 3 taller than nani and 2 taller than nasri.
If he’s good enough, he’s old enough. End of.
I’m still baffed the arsenal youth players don’t put their stuff away. I refuse to believe that, tbh. It surely is common practise for young players at academies all over to be in charge of putting equipment away based on rota.
Maybe you meant the first team.
6 foot tall! WOW. That is a foot taller than an average Arsenal player and perhaps 3 feet taller than Arshawin. We should use him as a defender. At least he’ll be able to stop some corners and free-kicks.
Dude all im saying is that the image of him being portrayed is a little schoolboy from asia whose super fast but will be bullied in the PL. While the truth is that at 18 hes already the same height as Alex Song and will probably end up an bit taller. He is also likely to put on a bit of muscle. So yes… sarcasm aside he could help out at corners.
Guyz plz i need to knw,if ryo wil be playing kum nxt season.coz we dnt push counter attacks only when we hv walcott playing.so we need a back up for him in Ryo .so wenger should get him a work permitt.
he is already bullied by some defenders in eredivisie. dont bring him to PL yet, too much presure to put on an 18 yo to bring him in at this point where arsenal fans are craving for a messiah
This allegedly young japanese sensation wont be playing for Arsenal next season whether or not the club gain a work permit.He will be brought to us for pre season training i bet just to gain more knowledge at his future club and also so wenger can get a good look at him.He will then go back to feyenoord to get games and i suspect he will go straight into Arsenals 2012-2013 squad.Looks a very exciting,explosive,raw talent and ive a feeling we have a good one on our hands here.The sad reality is though,Arsenal have always had real classy,skillful,attacking players but if you cant defend which we obviously cant then you are going nowhere simples.Take RVP as an example,the man has been superb for us since his return nearly scoring in every game but the clowns in our defensive circus have put on a hell of a show and left his good work all in vain.Arsene focus firstly on our main weakness this summer please.
what about adel taarabt? i think he’s super talent and would definitely take over Rosciky and arsha as well
I think we all agree the kid looks a fantastic prospect. I actually believe that he will be one of the most sought after players in the world in a few short years. His ability to carry the ball at pace is immediately striking and is complimented by great balance and dare I say it some game intelligence. Now if the kid has an eye for goal Arsenal may have won the footballing lotto. His speed and work rate already give him the quality to mature into a good player, but wether he actually turns into a great player in the coming years is impossible to predict with certainty.
Now its very easy to look at players especially given our current plight and emotionally invest in them, see them as the answer to our problems and see them as better than what we already have. I’m not saying that and some perspective is needed. Im sure that if Ryo played next season and had as many assissts and goals as Arshavin we’d be voting him player of the year. What I’am saying however is that he’s ready for first team football at Arsenal. He is expected to be involved with Japans Copa America squad and may depending on his appearances be deemed a special talent by Fifa boosting his work permit chances. I think even at 18 ryo would have a positive impact on our team and the sooner we see him playing for Arsenal the better for him, the club and the fans.
It’s experienced heads we need to charge for the title next season.
Not an 18 year old winger who has never played in England let alone the PL
We’ve had too many instances where an experienced player or two were needed at crucial times this season – CC final, Newcastle 4-4, Spurs 2-3, Spurs 3-3, West brom 2-3 and 2-2, Newcastle 0-1, Ipswich 0-1…..
All the above points/trophies would have been saved if a couple of experienced heads were their steadying the ship instead of the panic stations we have seen all year.
It is almost a given nowadays that if we get a 2 goal lead then a point is a decent result
There is no fear for your place. Everyone is too comfortable
The stories of Roy Keane slaughtering Rio Ferdy and Dwight Yorke on their first day in training is what we need, however Wenger will not allow raised voices.
There is no passion at our club