Nicolas Pepe may have failed to sparkle in his maiden season at Arsenal but it is still too early to brand the Cote d’Ivoire international a flop, according to Nigerian coach Henry Abiodun.
In fact, the former Sunshine Stars coach believes Pepe can follow the example of Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah, who has enjoyed great success in the Premier League after initially struggling in the top flight.
So much was expected of the 25-year-old when he arrived at the Emirates Stadium on the back of a club record fee from Lille, but he's only registered nine goals and eight assists in his first 40 outings across all competitions for the North London outfit.