Gooners have seen that many Arsenal players have improved over the season, such as Alex Hleb and Emmanuel Adebayor. But perhaps the most improved player at the club is England U21 star Justin Hoyte.
Justin has become a solid defender this season, as well as the perfect understudy for Emmanuel Eboue. With the latter being an explosive attacking threat, Hoyte is quite different. Despite having blistering pace, he is a better defensive option, with his ability to make crucial tackles before starting an attacking move. And his sudden burst of maturity and consistency could not have come at a better time. After the sale of Lauren, a crucial part of our recent success, there are only two natural right-backs: Eboue and Hoyte. And after seeing Eboue getting injured fairly regularly, Justin has slotted into that position perfectly.
Hoyte spent the whole of last season on loan at Sunderland, but it looked like the English youngster would be sold in the summer, following in the footsteps of players such as David Bentley and Jermaine Pennant, who went on loan in the past before demanding first team football and moving on. But this was not the case. A mixture of Hoyte's admirable patience and the faith from Arsene Wenger has kept him at the club.
Justin is a perfect example of an unsung hero. Not noticed by many for his superb attitude and commitment to the club, but in my eyes, Justin is an important part of our team. Sure, I'd still put Eboue ahead of him, but I would be upset to see this lad go. He still has lots to learn as well as being an English player which these days are rare at Arsenal. So Justin broke the 'Loan Curse' and looks like a solid, promising defender, so why let him go? Keep it up, Justin!
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