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Arsenal teenager struggling for game time on loan

Ethan Nwaneri’s loan spell at Borussia Dortmund has taken an unexpected turn after an encouraging start, with the young midfielder now struggling to secure regular playing time at the German club. Dortmund are competing for the Bundesliga title and have…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 4:00 PM
Arsenal teenager struggling for game time on loan
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri is struggling for regular playing time during his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund.
  • The temporary move was arranged as a loan to provide Nwaneri valuable senior first-team development.
  • Nwaneri was an unused substitute against Bayern Munich and played just 44 minutes across Dortmund's last four matches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri is struggling to secure regular playing time during his loan spell with German side Borussia Dortmund. Despite an encouraging start in the Bundesliga, the young attacking midfielder has seen his involvement dwindle amid fierce competition for places.

According to a report from Give Me Sport cited by Admin Martin, Nwaneri has managed just 44 minutes across Dortmund's last four matches and remained an unused substitute against Bayern Munich. The lack of minutes raises concerns about whether the loan will provide the development Arsenal originally intended.

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