Nuno Tavares had an eventful evening during his loan spell at Lazio, as he managed to secure his eighth assist in eight Serie A games against Como. However, things took a turn for the worse when he received two yellow cards and was sent off in a 5-1 victory. As a result, he will miss the next match against Cagliari.
Meanwhile, Fabio Vieira from Porto had a successful week, coming on as a substitute in the Taca da Liga quarter-final and then starting in a 4-0 win over Estoril. This win leaves Porto three points behind Sporting in the league table after 10 matches.
Karl Hein played the full 90 minutes for Real Valladolid but they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Osasuna. Despite Hein’s four saves during the game, Valladolid is currently in 19th place in the league. Sambi Lokonga also faced disappointment as his team Sevilla lost 2-0 to Real Sociedad, leaving them in 12th place in La Liga.
Charles Sagoe Jr played the first half in Shrewsbury Town’s FA Cup first-round exit, while Marquinhos’ Fluminense had a late draw against Gremio in Brazil. In the WSL, Brighton continued their unbeaten streak with a 1-0 win over Leicester City, moving up to third place in the table.
Teyah Goldie helped London City Lionesses secure a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United in the Women’s Championship, putting them in second place in the league. In Ireland, Jack Henry-Francis’ loan spell at Sligo Rovers ended with a home defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic, finishing the season in sixth place.
Overall, it was a mixed week for the loaned players from Arsenal, with some experiencing success on the field while others faced challenges. Despite the ups and downs, these loan spells provide valuable experience and opportunities for development for the young players.