Charlie Patino had a 'huge impact' in his first Championship start atBlackpool - but before It was cut short due to an ankle injury he sustained at half-time.
The 18-year-old left Arsenal on loan earlier this month, andMichael He joined Appleton's side on his loan for the season. Patino is considered one of the Gunners' brightest talents in recent years, by the famed Hale End Academy, and the midfielder gave a glimpse of his potential on Tuesday. 15}
But sadly for Patino, his first league start at Blackpool ended with a complete ankle injury in the first 45 minutes of which the supporters were already singing his song. and ended in pain. Queens' park on his trip to Rangerslooked like an excruciating injury. The Watford-born prodigy, who has Spanish roots through his father, is clearly feeling uncomfortable and is revealed to be unable to perform after the break.
But for the Seasiders Thankfully, Josh Bowler's goal on the brink of half-time at Loftus Road secured a stunning 1-0 victory. Blackpool entered the match having won only one of their first four matches in all competitions, with Patino coming in with two losses.
But as Appleton and his allies returned to winning ways, Patino was still able to influence half of his action and earn praise from his new director. Acquired by Arsenal for £10,000 from Luton Town in 2015, the youngster has drawn the most fouls in the game (four) and boasts 93% passing accuracy. I was. A player who plays more than 45 minutes on the pitch.
Sadly, Appleton also provided a post-fight update on his starlet's injury. "Charlie's injury was a big blow because he was having a big impact on the game. He was doing his part," the Seasiders boss began speaking at the post-match press conference.
"Obviously, in the next 72 hours I imagine we'll have full coverage... Charlie, his ankle was pretty badly swollen, and it was badly swollen at halftime, so it's not my fault. What we have to do is control the swelling and let it heal.Once the swelling is under control we can go and have it scanned.”
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hopes to hear good news about Patino's situation. Last December in his Cup quarter-final against Sunderland, Starrett scored just 10 minutes into his debut for the Gunners' first team, before he scored a goal. has made great achievements. Arteta explained.
"[Too much hype around him] is something to be avoided. He still has a lot of competition ahead of him. He's really young. You have to take it step by step.He was lucky today.He got his chance and he did really well.”
