Oman international Saad Al-Mukhaini is currently on a two-day trial stint at Arsenal.
Arsenal check on Asian ace during two-day trial
Oman international Saad Al-Mukhaini is currently on a two-day trial stint at Arsenal.
The 24-year-old, who plies his trade with Omani club Fanja SC, was recommended to Arsene Wenger by current Oman national coach and fellow Frenchman Paul Le Guen.
The left-back is aware of the challenge ahead and is determined to prove he has what it takes to play in the Premier League.
"Most of my friends and team-mates in the club and national team came to know about it only when it was reported in the media," he said on
Sport360.
"Some of them dismissed it as a rumour. I do not want to lie, but I know I have got a huge opportunity here and I have to trust myself.
"Coach Le Guen has faith in me and he got me this chance, so I have to give my best. It is difficult but not impossible."
Compete
Le Guen, a personal friend of Wenger, rates Al-Mukhaini highly and believes the player has a chance at making it in England's top flight.
"I think Saad is one of the best players in the country and he can play in a big league," he was quoted as saying in
The Muscat Daily.
"I had a chat with Wenger some time back and he seemed interested in calling him. I cannot say how much Saad is ready mentally for making it in a big league, but I know football enough and I believe he can.
"He has to adapt and compete with great players."
