--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-09-20T15:14:32.019Z last_updated: 2026-09-20T08:08:16+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/arsenal/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZm9vdGJhbGwubG9uZG9uL2Fyc2VuYWwtZmMvbmV3cy9nZXJtYW4tbWVkaWEtc2F5LXNhbWUtdGhpbmctMzQ2NDM4MjM --- # German media react as Ethan Nwaneri is subbed off again for Dortmund - **Source:** - **Published:** 20 Sept - **Club:** Arsenal - **Original URL:** https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/german-media-say-same-thing-34643823 Dortmund have made an impressive start to the season, winning all four of their league games to sit two points clear at the top of the table. Nwaneri has featured heavily, but the 19-year-old is yet to make a lasting impression. Aside from the assist he registered on his debut against Hoffenheim, the England Under-21 international has struggled to make his mark in Germany so far. Saturday's 1-0 victory over Stuttgart was another frustrating afternoon for the Arsenal youngster - and local media were far from convinced by his display. Here's how outlets in Germany rated his performance. All the best news, features, updates and analysis from Tom Canton and more straight to your Inbox! Yours in just two simple steps. "He struggled to get into the game. After the break, he showed his pace, but was unable to create many dangerous chances. His apparent goal was disallowed for a clear offside," they wrote in their match ratings. Nwaneri's score was the joint-lowest in the Dortmund team, alongside Serhou Guirassy, Daniel Svensson, Joey Veerman and Joane Gadou, who were all also given a 4. Germany's largest tabloid, BILD, was slightly more forgiving of Nwaneri's quiet outing than Tribuna. In their official "Bildnote" match ratings, they awarded Nwaneri an average grade of 3. However, that still placed Nwaneri among Dortmund's lowest-rated players on the night. His 3 was the joint-lowest score handed to any Dortmund player, suggesting his performance did little to impress the German publication despite the team's 1-0 victory. Spox also felt Nwaneri struggled to make an impact, although they picked out an improvement immediately after half-time. They gave him a 4 out of 6, with 1 the highest possible grade. "He didn't really get into the game initially, but then, at the start of the second half, after Maxi Beier won the ball, he drove forward rapidly. So rapidly, in fact, that the onrushing Serhou Guirassy was eventually caught offside, leaving the Arsenal loanee with little option but to put the ball over the bar himself. He was substituted in the 62nd minute for Konstantinos Karetsas." The assessment suggests Nwaneri's best spell came after the interval, but he was unable to build on that moment before being replaced just beyond the hour mark. LiveScore's assessment was somewhat kinder, giving Nwaneri 6.5 out of 10. While they felt he struggled to become involved in the game, they highlighted his ability to threaten when he did receive possession. "Ethan Nwaneri - 6.5: Didn't get involved much, but whenever on the ball, Nwaneri was a force to be reckoned with; made one key pass, two crosses and mustered one shot in the match too." Only Serhou Guirassy and Marcel Sabitzer received lower scores from LiveScore, with Sabitzer's 6 coming despite playing just nine minutes.