ARSENAL wonderkid Myles Lewis-Skelly was left baffled after being temporarily blocked from entering the pitch during Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk.
The 18-year-old was introduced to replace Riccardo Calafiori in the 72nd minute.
However, he was briefly stopped from entering the pitch by the fourth official due to an earring.
The official would not let him go on until he took the earring out – even though it was taped up.
Lewis-Skelly quickly resolved the issue before running on for his second-ever Champions League appearance.
Fans on social media found the mishap hilarious, with one person writing: “Myles Lewis-Skelly trying to come on for Arsenal with a brand new earring taped over. 4th official not having it .”
Another commented: “They made Lewis-Skelly take out his fresh piercing He better hope that don’t heal up and close on him.”
While a third joked: “Lewis-Skelly’s mum is gonna be fuming his entry into a champions league game delayed because he has to take his earring off .”
Arsenal went on to win the match 1-0 thanks to an own-goal.
Gabriel Martinelli‘s 29th-minute strike was deflected in off the back of Shakhtar keeper Dmytro Riznyk.
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The Gunners had plenty of chances to extend their lead but failed to make the most of them.
Leandro Trossard missed a golden opportunity to make it 2-0 from the penalty spot with 15 minutes left to play.
The Belgian fired his shot straight down the middle, making it relatively easy for Riznyk to save.
Arsenal now have seven points from three games in the Champions League.
