Mikel Arteta praised Fabio Vieira after Arsenal’s routine Europa League win over Bodo/Glimt however insisted the summer season signing ‘must do extra’ defensively.
Vieira has impressed in his restricted appearances following a £34m transfer from Porto, opening his account for Arsenal with a wondergoal within the 3-0 win over Brentford final month.
The Portuguese midfielder was on course once more on Thursday evening as Arsenal beat Bodo/Glimt by the identical scoreline to take cost of their Europa League group.
Arteta stated Vieira was a ‘actual menace’ for the house facet however urged his summer season signing to ‘do extra’ for the workforce from a defensive perspective.
Requested if Arsenal followers needs to be excited by Vieira, Arteta stated: ‘Sure, you noticed the standard. Each time he’s across the field he’s an actual menace, actually clever participant and courageous.
‘In defending he nonetheless must do extra and perceive it extra as a result of organisation is vital whenever you play towards good groups in ball possession.’
Eddie Nketiah and Rob Holding scored the opposite targets as Arsenal outclassed Bodo/Glimt and secured their ninth win in ten video games in all competitions this season.
Requested what happy him most about Nketiah’s efficiency, Arteta stated: ‘When he places the ball at the back of the web! For a supervisor, that is the most effective second.
‘Clearly his work price, his angle, his utility is simply phenomenal. However he’s received this pure capacity and he does it each time.’
On Nketiah’s position at Arsenal this season, with first-choice striker Gabriel Jesus having fun with an excellent begin to his Gunners profession, Arteta added: ‘What I can say is that I’m actually joyful to have him within the workforce.
‘He has the qualities to play for this workforce, in any position – as a starter or a finisher, or nonetheless you need to name him. All of us love his angle and the qualities that he has, so we're actually joyful to have him.’
Whereas Arsenal cruised to victory on the Emirates, Arteta was impressed by Bodo/Glimt. The Gunners will journey to Norway for the reverse fixture subsequent week.
Arteta stated: ‘It’s spectacular how clear and courageous they're in what they need to do. They got here right here they usually tried to play precisely the identical as they've performed away or at residence towards any opponent.
‘That’s credit score to the supervisor as a result of they've put that perception within the workforce. So, they're a really, superb workforce.’
Premier League leaders Arsenal return to home motion on Sunday towards final season’s runners-up Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp’s facet have endured an uncharacteristically poor begin to the season, successful simply two of their seven league fixtures to slide to ninth within the English top-flight.
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