Max Dowman: Arsenal youngster shows his class
Arsenal teenager Max Dowman scored two goals in a Carabao Cup victory, drawing praise for his performance at age 16. Manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the need for caution in the player's development to ensure he is managed correctly at the professional level.
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The story highlights the challenges of managing young talent in high-pressure professional sports environments.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Max Dowman is the third 16-year-old to score for Arsenal in a League Cup game
Arsenal teenager Max Dowman shone with two goals in the 4-2 Carabao Cup win over Ipswich Town - but boss Mikel Arteta warned they cannot rush his development.
The 16-year-old played 13 times last season, but has had to settle for a place on the bench so far this campaign - until now.
He scored two lovely goals at Portman Road to stake his claim for more minutes in the Premier League.
But Arteta warned: "He is 16 years old and we have to be really cautious.
"We don't want to stop him, we don't want to put the brakes on him, we need to develop him and we are fully aware what he needs. He will have opportunities."
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