Report: Freddie Ljungberg promotes Tyreece John-Jules to the Arsenal first-team

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Arsenal interim manager Freddie Ljungberg has already called Tyreece John-Jules up for first-team training, The Sun reports.

Ljungberg has assumed responsibility for the first-team after Unai Emery was sacked in midweek. Arsenal lost to Eintracht Frankfurt and Emery was dismissed as a result.

While Arsenal search for a new manager, Ljungberg will be in charge. The popular Swede, who used to play on the wing for Arsenal, has worked closely with Arsenal’s youngsters in the past.

It already looks like he will be using the academy to revitalise this Arsenal squad and John-Jules has his first-team chance. The 18-year-old has impressed Ljungberg enough to be included in training with the senior squad.

He was pictured with the Arsenal first-team players, working hard ahead of the Sunday clash with Norwich City. The 18-year-old has scored four goals in nine league games for the U23s this season. Now, he has his reward with a promotion to first-team training.

TBR’s view

John-Jules looks like a real talent for the future. He held his own when Emery used him in pre-season and it might be beneficial for all parties if he is training with the first-team.

Arsenal’s strikers will be kept on their toes if there is a promising young striker pushing for opportunities. John-Jules will be hoping to make his Gunners debut under Ljungberg.