But Conte believes Musonda has a lot to offer, especially with
the senior side struggling with their intense fixture list this season.
Not exact matches
Having sensed they would
struggle for
senior matches at Barca, the pair opted instead to try their luck with Arsenal, and it's fair to say the move benefited both
sides.
And of course there's the flip
side of that, where a rash of injuries could have a freshman playing in situations he is absolutely not ready for, and absolutely cratering his confidence as he
struggles to adjust to that level and playing kids four years his
senior.
The Spaniard has since found himself to be
struggling to hit the heights he was during his opening two campaigns in the
senior side, and even lost his place to Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain last term.
The 20 - year - old has
struggled with injuries and competition for places this season, and in turn has been restricted to just five appearances in all competitions for the
senior side, with no Premier League starts to his name.
On the other
side is the
senior quarterback Morris, who has
struggled holding on to the ball but is a serious deep threat.
Gibbs, 27, has made 221 appearances for the Gunners since breaking into the
senior side in 2007, but the left - back has
struggled for regular football in recent seasons.