believes defender Reuell Walters has the most potential among ’s young stars.
18-year-old Walters joined the Gunners’ ranks in 2020 having left ’s academy the previous year and has established himself as a regular in the under-21 set up.
The centre-half is still awaiting his senior debut but was included in the squad as an unused substitute nine times last season,
Walters will be hoping to make the breakthrough this season with his progress not gone unnoticed.
Speaking on , Zinchenko was asked which academy star has the most potential, naming the south Londoner and recalling a moment in training that convinced him of his talent.
‘I like so much centre-back Reuell,’ the Ukraine international said.
‘I think the qualities he has, he is aggressive. I swear to God, one time he pushed Gabriel Jesus in a shoulder-to-shoulder.
‘It is not easy to push Gabriel because he is very strong, and he was confident on the ball afterwards, he kept the ball well and passed. Wow. He impresses me I think the most.’
In a wide-ranging interview, , ahead of Manchester United’s Casemiro and his former Manchester City teammate Rodri.
When asked who he believes is the most underrated player in the Premier League, Zinchenko said: ‘Underrated… I think Thomas Partey.’
Asked if he feels Partey is better than Casemiro, Zinchenko replied: ‘Listen, I don’t want to say something bad, he’s absolutely a world-class player as well, Casemiro, five Champions Leagues. But for me, if you wanted me to choose one, it would be Partey.
‘I had the debate in my head, who is the best holding midfielder I have ever played with. It was between Fernandinho, Rodri and Partey.
‘It’s a tough one. I watched Fernandinho when he was at Shakhtar and he helped me so much. I love him like an older brother, but Thomas Partey… I don’t know.’
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