After a lengthy injury layoff, Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal has rapidly earned a starting position with Luton Town.
With players frequently finding it difficult to gain regular playing time at their loan clubs, Arsenal does not have the finest reputation when it comes to Premier League loans. At first, this season seemed to be no different.
Nuno Tavares has encountered major difficulty breaking into the Nottingham Forest team, only recently gaining his first game in three months.
Albert Sambi Lokonga’s experience was similar; in the beginning of his loan period, he was sidelined for two and a half months due to an injury he sustained in September.
However, in recent weeks, Lokonga’s situation has begun to improve, and his injury recovery is going about as well as he could have anticipated.
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Lokonga started the next five games for Luton across all competitions after making an 18-minute cameo appearance for the team against Manchester City on December 10.
This has included victories against Sheffield United and Newcastle United, a thrilling draw with Burnley on Friday, and just one close 3-2 loss to Chelsea.
After reducing the gap on the teams above and surpassing Burnley and Sheffield United at the bottom of the league, Luton finally appear to have a chance of staying in the league.
Though there is still much to be done, it appears that Lokonga will play a significant role in Luton’s second half of the season.
Though there is still much to be done, it appears that Lokonga will play a significant role in Luton’s second half of the season.
On Friday, the midfielder made 89% of his passes, won five of six individual duels, completed the one dribble he attempted, and participated in a couple opportunities, generating one and taking two shots himself.
Prior to their holiday break, Luton will take on Bolton Wanderers in an FA Cup replay on Tuesday, January 16.
