Mika Biereth: Monaco’s Rising Star Outshines Arsenal’s Attack

While Arsenal grapples with attacking challenges, their former youth player Mika Biereth is making waves at Monaco. The 22-year-old striker, who left Arsenal permanently last summer, has quickly become a sensation in Ligue 1.

After a successful stint in the Austrian Bundesliga, Biereth joined Monaco for €13 million. His impact has been immediate and impressive, scoring seven goals in just five Ligue 1 matches, including two hat-tricks at the Stade Louis II.

Biereth’s goal-scoring prowess lies in his instinctive positioning and ability to find space in the box. As he puts it, “It doesn’t matter how the ball goes in the net.” This mentality has paid off, with Biereth already becoming Monaco’s top scorer in Ligue 1 this season.

Monaco’s manager, Adi Hütter, has expressed his admiration for Biereth’s performance. The young forward has shown versatility, playing as a lone striker and alongside other attackers. There’s even speculation about a potential partnership with another ex-Arsenal player, Folarin Balogun.

Describing himself as an “old-school” forward and a “dying breed,” Biereth has filled the void left by Wissam Ben Yedder’s departure. His teammate Breel Embolo acknowledged that Biereth’s arrival addressed a missing element in Monaco’s attack.

As Arsenal continues to struggle with their striker situation, resorting to playing midfielder Mikel Merino up front, Biereth’s success at Monaco highlights what could have been. The young forward’s rapid rise in France serves as a reminder of the talent Arsenal let slip away, potentially solving the very problem they now face.