Arsenal's young talent Ethan Nwaneri is facing an unpredictable end to his season due to the recent departure of Roberto De Zerbi from Marseille, where Nwaneri has been loaned. De Zerbi's exit, announced early Wednesday, was by mutual agreement and comes after a disappointing match that saw Marseille lose 5-0 to Paris Saint-Germain, significantly impacting the club's standing and prospects this season.

The situation is particularly challenging for Nwaneri, as De Zerbi was believed to be a key figure in the decision by Arsenal to allow the teenager to join Marseille on loan. The arrangement was touted as an ideal situation for Nwaneri's development, with discussions held privately between Mikel Arteta and De Zerbi to ensure that this loan would provide him with valuable game time and experience.

With De Zerbi gone, there are rising concerns about Nwaneri's playing opportunities in the remaining fixtures of the season, which could hinder his growth as a player. This surprising turn of events raises questions about the overall strategy of Arsenal regarding their young players and how managerial changes at loan clubs can impact the development of such talents.