Arsenal full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly is reportedly 'frustrated' with his lack of game time and has held talks with Mikel Arteta, with his future at Emirates Stadium unclear
Myles Lewis-Skelly prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Arsenal FC.
Myles Lewis-Skelly has struggled for regular game time for Arsenal this season.(Image: Stuart MacFarlane, Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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Arsenal full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly is reportedly becoming frustrated with his limited playing opportunities at the Emirates Stadium this season. The academy product is said to have met with Mikel Arteta about the matter, with Arteta telling him to bide his time.
The England international made a breakthrough last season, featuring 39 times for the first team across all competitions. However, this term, he has been confined largely to substitute appearances.
His involvement has diminished even further in recent weeks, with him mainly being left on the bench. His sole minutes since January were in the FA Cup fourth round fixture against Wigan Athletic in February.
Lewis-Skelly has not featured in the Premier League since early January, and remained on the bench throughout Wednesday night's Champions League encounter against Bayer Leverkusen. The Sun reports that the 19-year-old has expressed his concerns to Arteta, with the Arsenal manager urging the teenager to stay patient.
Nevertheless, it is suggested that his future at the Emirates Stadium next season remains 'unclear', with the possibility that the defender could be sent out on loan during the summer transfer window to secure more playing time. It's also indicated that a permanent exit could be on the cards.
Discussing Lewis-Skelly's limited involvement ahead of the Leverkusen fixture, Arteta said: "Every season is different.
Myles Lewis-Skelly during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Wigan Athletic.
Myles Lewis-Skelly's only minutes since January came in the FA Cup clash against Wigan. (Image: Jacques Feeney/Offside, Offside via Getty Images)
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"He had very good moments in this season. He had other moments when he hasn't played in that much.
"Obviously, a few days ago, in the FA Cup, he was suspended and he could not play. So, there are various reasons. Sometimes, as well, the good form of your teammates.
"There's a lot of factors that contribute to that. But he's doing well."
Throughout the season, Lewis-Skelly has slipped down the pecking order, which will also affect his chances of being selected for England's World Cup squad this summer. After breaking into the team last season, his limited playing time has seen others surpass him in consideration by England boss Thomas Tuchel.
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