Arsenal loanee denied bicycle-kick goal by referee

Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri was denied a spectacular bicycle-kick goal for Borussia Dortmund against Werder Bremen due to a foul called in the build-up. The referee blew his whistle before the ball struck the post and went into the net, which prevented the play from being reviewed by VAR. Werder Bremen goalkeeper and former Arsenal player Karl Hein had also thwarted the 19-year-old multiple times earlier in the contest.

Nwaneri has enjoyed a strong start to his loan spell at Dortmund, making three consecutive starts following two extended substitute appearances. He is already nearing his total playing time from a previous loan stint with Marseille. Despite missing out on what would have been his first goal for the German club, the article notes his growing confidence and influential performance throughout the match.