Arteta reveals hint about Mari’s first play

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta gives away crucial news, hinting at Pablo Mari’s debut play.

“Exactly, this is what I want to create (a group dynamic),” he told Arsenal’s official website. “The new players that we have, it is a great opportunity for them to spend time together with the other players, get to know each other, live together – the same with the backroom staff as well.

“I think it will be a very important break.

“With Pablo a little bit more than Cedric, but we have to go step by step. He is a new player and I am sure he is very excited and wants to prove everything in three days, so we have to manage him wisely.”

Brazil legend Rivaldo has commented on Mari’s form and performace.

“I think Pablo Mari will fit in very well at Arsenal and in the Premier League,” Rivaldo told the Evening Standard. “He is a good player that struggled to impose himself in Europe as a loaned player of Man City for a while, but he really convinced people being part of a great Flamengo team last season.

“He is very complete as a defender – capable of bringing the ball forward when necessary and a threat on set pieces.

“He has good passing skills as well and I liked what I saw from him.

“In Brazil, everyone has good opinion about him, and he could be a very successful option for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta.”

Looks like Mari has high hopes pinned on him!

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