Arsenal star says loan club ‘more about tactics’

Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson says he is learning a more tactical style of football in the Eredivisie.

Nelson joined Feyenoord on loan in the summer after Gunners boss Mikel Arteta made it clear he was not part of his plans this season.

He’s barely featured, notching one goal in eight subsitute appearances totalling just over 100 minutes.

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But the 21-year-old insists he’s learning a lot with the Dutch club, in a league that’s slower paced and “more about tactics”.

“In the months that I am here, I am really impressed with Feyenoord,“ Nelson told Hand in Hand (via Sport Witness).

“I knew the name Feyenoord when I came to De Kuip, of course, and I also knew that the game against AZ was a bit loaded.

“I thought it was fantastic to come on in a packed stadium with a great atmosphere. When Dessers scored, we all went crazy.”

“When I compare English football with Dutch football, I see that in England, it’s more about running and switching quickly. The pace of the matches is higher. Here it is more about tactics, I notice.”

One Arsenal youngster that has remained at the Emirates is Gabriel Martinelli, who came off the bench to score a stunning goal against Newcastle.

The Brazilian started the first two Premier League games of the season, but featured for just 11 further minutes before finding the net on Saturday.

And Arteta hailed Martinelli for remaining “patient” and seizing his chance against Newcastle.

“It is a big moment and I’m especially happy for him,” said Arteta.

“Because how he behaves, some players are respectful when you make some decisions, and some are very respectful and patient, but at the same time he’s really pushing and challenging.

“It makes it harder because he deserves more, but hopefully he can push forward from here.”