Nacer Barazites hat-trick for the Under-18s at the weekend summed
up his season perfectly the Dutchman has been in spectacular
form.
The 17-year-old has flourished in the Reserve and Academy Leagues,
as well as scoring on his first-team debut at Barnet, and hopes
that his fine displays will earn him a place in Arsène Wengers
Carling Cup squad. Nonetheless, Barazite understands that his
priority is to establish himself in the second string.
I am very happy if I perform well, he told Arsenal.com. That is
what I am here to do, to perform well for the Club, for the team.
If I score a hat-trick like I did at the weekend then thats great
for me, but first I am here to perform for the team.
I definitely have my eye on the Carling Cup squad this season, but
if I dont play well like I can, then I have no right to be there.
Hopefully though I can continue my good form with this team and
stand a chance of making the next squad.
Speaking after the Reserves 1-0 win at Chelsea on Monday,
Barazite, who is comfortable anywhere across midfield as well as up
front, was optimistic about the current Reserves campaign.
I think we are always playing to win the league, even at Reserves
level, if you are at a big club like Arsenal. Last season we played
against some really physical opponents and it could not be expected
from us.
Over the close season we became physically stronger and we are
playing well so far this time. We are near the top at the moment
and I really believe we can aim for the title so lets do it.
