Arsenal’s significant signing this season is set to make his debut in the Champions League tonight against Marseille. The player’s move from Real Madrid to Arsenal had stirred rumors about his private life, with the president of the Spanish club suggesting that he was more focused on personal matters.
However, Arsenal’s manager, Arsène Wenger, offers a different perspective, emphasizing the technical prowess of the player. Wenger acknowledges the challenges in recruiting the player but expresses luck in having him. He highlights the player’s comfort in competitions like the Champions League, especially given his proficiency in teams that prioritize possession and creative play.
Contrary opinions have emerged from some quarters in Marseille, where journalists have questioned the player’s consistency. Fernando Santamarria, from AS, expressed the view that the player was too irregular to make a lasting impact at Real Madrid, describing him as an “intermittent worker in the entertainment industry.”
As the player takes the field for his first Champions League match with Arsenal, all eyes will be on his performance and how he adapts to the demands of the competition.
