After a summer break, Nelson followed in his best friend's footsteps to reap the rewards of a move to a new country, language and culture, which Sancho himself encouraged him to do. Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson sent each other messages of congratulation for their Matchday 8 performances on Instagram. He said: ‘He’s going to give me the encouragement when I need it and if I am not doing the right stuff he is going to tell me. Jadon was just making people look stupid. Reiss Nelson and Jadon Sancho in all competitions this season (source: Opta). "He knows I'm a fast player and said there were a lot of those opportunities [in the Bundesliga]. Overpaid idiots at the FA just doing something for the sake of it and justify being paid for doing nothing! He grew up in Aylesbury Estate in Walworth and attended the London Nautical School. The England U21 star grew up in the same age group as current Borussia Dortmund high flyer Jadon Sancho, and Nelson said the pair were constantly compared at youth level. as he went in search of regular first-team football. "What he brings with his tempo and his one-on-one ability, we didn't have so much of that in the squad," said Hoffenheim coach Julian Nagelsmann in explaining why Nelson had been lured to the PreZero Arena. "We banter a bit! The 20-year-old has impressed since the Spaniard took over at the Emirates and is hoping to kick on with his unquestionable talent. "I wanted to challenge myself and see what I could do. And, for England, it's the best. Dan Critchlow - Feb 12, 2019. Would Jadon be playing for Man City at the moment? Growing up in South and Central London together, the path to professional football would usually take a pair of talented English teens into the English Premier League. Get your front row seat to the Bundesliga experience by signing up for our official newsletter: Reiss Nelson (r.) has scored six goals, while Jadon Sancho‘s (l.) six goals and league-high nine assists show two best friends from London are tearing up the Bundesliga. thrilling 3-2 victory over Bayern Munich. ‘It’s more of a proper brotherhood – he’s like my brother. I've settled down now - got my apartment and I'm loving it here," said Sancho. I've got my mum and my brother here - they're exploring Heidelberg and they say to me they love it, so that's just all good for me. We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. Definitely not. I'm just like, 'Leave it, let's crack on'. In 34 games between them this season, Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson have provided a total of 12 goals and nine assists for Borussia Dortmund and Hoffenheim respectively. The nutmegs, the skills. "He says the same to me. Talk about fake news! As Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson continue to make waves in the Bundesliga, BBC Sport looks at four more British teenagers who could crop up on Champions League team sheets. Two of those goals came in just seven minutes against Nuremberg on Matchday 8, with Nelson scoring just the fourth Bundesliga brace by an Englishman, following the footsteps of Kevin Keegan, Tony Woodcock, and former RB Leipzig loanee, Ademola Lookman. Some of that support came from Nelson, who at the time of Sancho's initial breakthrough in the Bundesliga was playing a bit-part role for Arsenal. Would Reiss for Arsenal? Last updated on 14 November 201814 November 2018.From the section European Footballcomments117. Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson says he has faith that Mikel Arteta will turn him into a top talent, while also shrugging off comparisons to Jadon Sancho. It's going well so far. Really, really pleased for these guys - can only be good for the English national team. The England youngsters - both 18 - are plying their trade in the German Bundesliga - Sancho with Borussia Dortmund and Nelson at Hoffenheim. Despite not playing together at senior professional level yet, Sancho and Nelson have already shown that a linguistic and cultural difference is no barrier when you speak the language of football. United had 4 English starters, City had 3. To use comments you will need to have JavaScript enabled. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});He started three of the Spaniard’s first five games and scored the winner against Leeds in the FA Cup.Nelson hopes to return from a hamstring injury this weekend against Newcastle. Hudson Odoi, Foden, Angel Gomes, Lookman, Curtis Jones, Nketiah etc). The winger has started three of Mikel Arteta’s first five games in charge at the Emirates, Reiss Nelson opens up on life at Arsenal and Jadon Sancho. Share ; Comments; By. On loan Arsenal winger Nelson had a "rocky start" but has since scored six goals in seven league games for fifth-placed Hoffenheim. "It was my wish to add that.". That's how I felt. Born and raised in London, Sancho and Nelson are now growing together as professionals in Germany's top flight, showing how age is just a number, and that English players can do it abroad. It’s not a battle like some people say.’. ‘It’s more of a proper brotherhood – he’s like my brother. Childhood friends Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson speak to BBC Sport in a season when they have caught the eye with their form in the Bundesliga. Doesn't really surprise anyone. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});The winger said he was known for running with the ball and little else, but the new boss is turning into a more rounded player.He said: ‘He’s going to give me the encouragement when I need it and if I am not doing the right stuff he is going to tell me.Nelson scored the winner for Arsenal against Leeds in the FA Cup third round‘I have all my belief in Mikel and I think he is going to make me into a top player.’Nelson was used sporadically under Unai Emery at the start of the season but is playing more regularly under Arteta. It’s a shame young English talent aren’t given the opportunity in the Premier League. I hope the European clubs starting hoovering up the next generation (e.g. Il déclare en 2020 : « J’ai grandi en … Sancho's form has led to him breaking into the England squad and he made his debut in a goalless draw in Croatia on 12 October. It will never be that for me.". but has since scored six goals in seven league games for fifth-placed Hoffenheim. "I don't know where it's going to take me, but I've just got to keep my feet on the ground and keep positive.". I couldn't really tell you the future. "I like it. "I want to be an Arsenal legend. Nelson has swapped the bustle of London for a town which, according to Wikipedia, has "roughly a quarter of its population being students". 2.Well no. Not least Curtis Jones, already looks like a seasoned pro.
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