Who is Arsenal teenager Salmon?

"Arsenal youngster Marli Salmon was named on the bench for the first time in the Premier League in Saturday's game against Aston Villa. Salmon, 16, is one of a crop of exciting youngsters coming through the Arsenal academy and is in the same age group as Max Dowman, who has already made his first-team debut. He was one of two 15-year-olds on the Arsenal pre-season tour of Asia and featured against AC Milan and Newcastle United in Singapore."

"The now 16-year-old regularly trains with the first team and has captained Arsenal Under-19s in the Uefa Youth League. Salmon was originally scouted as a forward but was moved to centre-back in his first trial at the club and has stayed there ever since. And with William Saliba, Gabriel and Cristhian Mosquera missing the Villa game through injury, the teenager was brought in for defensive cover."

"Some supporters have compared the youngster to Saliba - his calmness and ability to read the game are similar to the France centre-back. Salmon has been highly rated by coaches for a long time at Arsenal, and making the bench for the first time at Villa Park is a big step in his development. He might join teenage sensations Rio Ngumoha of Liverpool and Chelsea's Estevao Willian in featuring in the top flight this season."

Marli Salmon, 16, was named on the Premier League bench for the first time for the Aston Villa match after progressing through Arsenal’s academy. He featured on the pre-season tour of Asia as one of two 15-year-olds, playing against AC Milan and Newcastle United in Singapore. The defender regularly trains with the first team and has captained Arsenal Under-19s in the Uefa Youth League. Originally scouted as a forward, he converted to centre-back during his first trial and has remained there. Injuries to William Saliba, Gabriel and Cristhian Mosquera required defensive cover, prompting his inclusion. Coaches have long rated him highly and supporters compare his calmness and game-reading to William Saliba, suggesting potential for top-flight appearances.

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