After being temporarily disqualified from playing in Tuesday’s Champions League encounter against Shakhtar Donetsk, Arsenal wonderkid Myles Lewis-Skelly was left baffled.

The 18-year-old took Riccardo Calafiori’s place in the 72nd minute.

But because of an earring, the fourth official temporarily denied him entry to the field.

Myles Lewis-Skelly was baffled when he was briefly stopped from entering the pitch

The teenager made his second Champions League appearance

Even though it was wrapped up, the referee would not allow him to continue until he removed the earring.

The problem was promptly fixed by Lewis-Skelly, who then continued on for his second Champions League appearance.

The incident was funny, according to fans on social media, with one user writing: “Myles Lewis-Skelly trying to come on for Arsenal with a brand-new earring taped over.” Not having it, fourth official .

Another person said: “They made Lewis-Skelly take out his fresh piercing He better hope that don’t heal up and close on him.”

A third person 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 .”

After that, Arsenal won the game 1-0 because of an own goal.

Gabriel Martinelli’s goal in the 29th minute was deflected in off Shakhtar’s goalie, Dmytro Riznyk.

Numerous chances existed for the Gunners to extend their lead, but they were not exploited.

Leandro Trossard had a fantastic opportunity to make it 2-0 from the penalty spot with 15 minutes left, but he missed it.

The Belgian’s shot flew straight down the middle, making it easy for Riznyk to save.

Arsenal now has seven points in the Champions League after three games.