Lewis-Skelly admits his midfield role was long planned by Arteta
Myles Lewis-Skelly has revealed that his transition to a midfield role was a planned decision by Mikel Arteta. Despite limited playing time earlier in 2026, Lewis-Skelly was training in midfield to refine his skills. He expressed that this position felt natural to him, aligning with his background as a midfielder.
- ▪Myles Lewis-Skelly's limited minutes in early 2026 were due to a planned transition to midfield by Mikel Arteta.
- ▪He trained in midfield from December to April to learn the nuances of the position.
- ▪Lewis-Skelly felt that playing in midfield was natural for him, as it was where he grew up playing.
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