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A product of Arsenal’s academy system in north London, Maitland-Niles was initially developed as a central midfielder as opposed to a natural full-back.
However, over the last few months, Unai Emery has utilised the 22-year-old at the vacant right-back position as Bellerin recovers from an injury he suffered midway through last season.
The versatile England international is not new to the arrangement, having been used to plug holes in different positions under Arsene Wenger as well.
Maitland-Niles has been subjected to a fair share of criticism for his performances in his new position and is expected to be benched the moment Bellerin returns to the squad at the end of September.
The heart of the matter
When asked if he expects to be benched when Bellerin returns, Maitland-Niles told Sky Sports,
The Arsenal star acknowledged the criticism that he has received for his performances at defence and has vowed that he will work hard to improve his form.
What’s next?
Arsenal will kickstart their European venture with a clash against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League tonight.
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