Ethan Nwaneri's loan spell at Marseille has taken a negative turn after manager Habib Beye publicly questioned the 19-year-old's commitment. The Arsenal midfielder, who joined the Ligue 1 club in January, has seen his playing time diminish following the departure of former boss Roberto De Zerbi.
Nwaneri made an impressive start under De Zerbi, scoring on his debut against Lens, but has since struggled to replicate that form. He has failed to start any of the last 11 matches and was an unused substitute in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Nice.
When asked about Nwaneri's lack of minutes, Beye told L1+: 'He’s a quality player, but he has to give us way more in his day-to-day commitment. Other players gave way more.'
The England Under-21 international enjoyed a breakthrough season at Arsenal before his loan move, scoring nine goals in 37 appearances. He made history in 2022 as the youngest Premier League player ever, debuting at 15 years and 181 days.
Nwaneri has two goals and one assist in nine league appearances for Marseille, but his development has stalled under the new management. Arsenal will be hoping the loan spell does not hinder his progress as they look to secure a profit on the talented youngster.
