Arsenal news: Reiss Nelson says Hoffenheim loan has made him grow up

Arsenal news: Reiss Nelson says Hoffenheim loan has made him grow up
Arsenal youngster Reiss Nelson believes he has grown up during the German “mission” he’s been on.The England Under-21 international is heading into the final few weeks of his loan spell at Bundesliga side Hoffenheim.3

Arsenal starlet Reiss Nelson in action for Hoffenheim

Name: Reiss NelsonComposure level: The Arsenal youngster puts one on a for Dominic Calvert-Lewin… pic.twitter.com/2gvHZIwHgQ— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) March 21, 2019

A stellar start, injuries and struggles with the language have sent the Gunners forward on a steep learning curve.He was even dropped from the squad for the 2-1 win over Nurnberg earlier this month which boss Julian Nagelsmann described as an “educational measure”.“I was late to training, I was 20 minutes late, and that’s something I need to learn from,” Nelson said, ahead of England Under-21s’ friendly with Germany in Bournemouth on Tuesday.“You can make mistakes but it’s your job and you shouldn’t be late.“I held my hand up and I said sorry to him and we both moved on as bigger men.3

The England Under-21 international says he’s matured a lot during his spell in Germany

“He put me in the squad the next week because I’d been doing well.“I’ve been out there for 10 months by myself. It’s not been easy and I haven’t had my mum or my brother about.“I’ve got to do my own shopping, I haven’t got many friends out there but it’s my job and I’m there to play football. “When I do come back I do like to go out with my friends and see family because in Germany I’m on a mission.“I do like to enjoy myself when I’m back but that’s normal for a guy my age.“I don’t get homesick but my family are very good, they’ll fly straight over and my brother will come and stay for a month and my mum will come over any time I ask her.”

LIVE on talkSPORT

There are six live commentaries across the talkSPORT network this week. Find out what they are and where to hear them, below...

• Montenegro vs England (Monday) talkSPORT
• France vsIceland (Monday) talkSPORT 2
• Czech Republic vs Brazil (Tuesday) talkSPORT 2
• West Brom vs Birmingham (Friday) talkSPORT 2
• West Ham vs Everton (Saturday) talkSPORT
• Portsmouth vs Sunderland (Sunday) talkSPORT 2

Six Bundesliga goals in his opening seven games earned the 19-year-old a Young Lions debut in October.He scored twice in his first two games – an impudent backheel helping the under-21s to a 6-0 win over Andorra to wrap up Euro 2019 qualification before netting in a 2-0 victory in Scotland.But since then form and fitness – Nelson suffered a back injury in January – has seen the forward struggle to make an impact and the young Gunner is yet to start in 2019 for Hoffenheim, who are ninth in the Bundesliga.3

The Arsenal youngster is on a season-long loan at Hoffenheim

He is in regular touch with Jadon Sancho, but while Sancho – who started in England’s 5-0 win over the Czech Republic on Friday – has become a star at Borussia Dortmund, Nelson is pragmatic with his own development.“Football is like that, you dip in form – especially at my age – but the main thing is you keep your focus,” he said, having played 24 times this term.“You know what your targets are. Mine were just to play for Hoffenheim and do well when I get the chance.“I always try to be positive but not expect too much of myself, just have a nice balance.“After injury I was a bit sluggish in training, but with the help from the guys at Hoffenheim, they spoke to me well and nurtured me back in slowly.”

---

Valencia 2-1 Real Madrid: LaLiga's most underrated player and more things we learnt Karim Benzema has been a vital player for Real Madrid in his almost ten years at the club, and with an increased return in front of goal this season he has escaped admirably well from a campaign in which many others shied away.
Why only Real Madrid seems to have a post-Spanish season

---

Sadio Mané. Liverpool star Mane says Real Madrid transfer link is a 'pleasure' as he prepares for Champions League fin. thesun.co.uk - Marc Mayo. REAL MADRID are set to make a renewed push to sign Sadio Mane this summer but the Liverpool favourite insists he is focused on the Reds. With the …
Sadio Mane Happy at Liverpool, Says Real Madrid Rumours Didn

---

When Barcelona purchased Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool back in the winter of 2018 for an eye-popping €160 million fee, Blaugrana fans thought they had found their next Andrés Iniesta. It
Barcelona Latest News, Photos and Videos

---

Manchester United interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is confident Alexis Sanchez's form will improve. Chile forward Sanchez, has scored five goals and struggled with injuries since joining from Arsenal in January 2018. "We know there is a very good player there. It's like the ketchup bottle.
Caroline Glick: Even with Early Israeli Elections, the Left

---

Championship side Birmingham City have confirmed that Jonathan Spector has signed a new two-year contract at St Andrew's.. The American defender was due to be out of contract this summer, but has
[16/03/2019] Latest football transfer news (part 1) - 6th Gen

---

/Ray Parlour recalled a hilarious trip to Nike Town with former Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry - which ended up like an episode of Supermarket Sweep! Back when Henry's stardom was rising, Parlour was invited along to a promotional event at the Oxford Street megastore.
Sale, Red Sox agree to deal adding $145 million to contract
gistjunction.com/2019/03/23/sale-red-sox-agree-to-deal-adding-145-million-to-contract/
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Ace left-hander Chris Sale and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a new contract Saturday that guarantees an additional $145 million from 2020 to 2024.
uni-ball Roller Pens, Micro Point (0.5mm), Blue, 12 Count

---

Derby County beat Southampton on penalties in FA Cup

---

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is still the right man to take Manchester United back to the top - despite their dramatic slump in form. United's humiliating 4-0 defeat at Everton was their fourth loss in their last eight games, with champions Manchester City up next for Solskjaer's men at Old Trafford tomorrow.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he's right man for job despite

---

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is already planning for next season at Manchester United, irrespective of whether he will still be at Old Trafford. Here, Football Paradise examines the landscape as United continue to deliberate over whether to hand the popular Norwegian the permanent manager's job.
Manchester United news: 'Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can't attract

---

The Football Association has sold more than 20,000 tickets for England's friendly against the United States since former captain Wayne Rooney's one-off international comeback was confirmed, an FA
Rooney savours England comeback despite criticism - Rediff Sports

---

Christian Pulisic will join Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund in the summer (Picture: Reuters) Christian Pulisic demonstrated there may be life after Eden Hazard for Chelsea with a stunning
Christian Pulisic - Wikipedia

---