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‘Colossus’, ‘dominated aerially throughout’: Arsenal defender gets 8/10 for latest superb loan display
🌸Arsenal loanee Daniel Ballard is having a sensational campaign away from the Emirates, potentially giving Gunners boss Mikel Arteta food for thought in the summer.
𝔍The 21-year-old defender, who’s yet to make a competitive senior appearance for the Gunners, made the temporary switch to League One side Blackpool in October.
🦋To date, Ballard has made 18 appearances for the Seasiders – 16 in the league and two in the FA Cup – and has scored twice.
🐭His efforts have helped the club remain in contention for the League One playoffs, and they’re currently just three points off the top six.
🃏On Saturday, Ballard netted his third senior career goal to cap a 2-0 win at Oxford United and stretch the Tangerines’ unbeaten run to nine games.
🍌“A colossus,” the wrote of his efforts, rating him a solid 8 out of 10.
🌞“Scored one, almost bagged another and dominated aerially throughout. Will be a miss on international duty.”
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💯Ballard has not only proven himself for Blackpool, but also shone during the last international break, earning two consecutive 9/10s for his displays against and in the UEFA Nations League.
𓆉Can he follow in Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe’s footsteps and ascend from Hale End to Arteta’s senior team in the next 12 months? He certainly seems a good shout.