Mikel Arteta reveals Fabio Vieira has been acting as an “insider” for Arsenal

Fabio Vieira will meet his former club in the Champions League this week.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed Fabio Vieira has been acting as an “insider” for Arsenal. The Gunners will resume their Champions League knockout campaign with an away clash with Porto.

Ahead of their round-of-16 clash in Portugal, Arteta speaks on Fabio Vieira who travelled with the squad. He closes in on a return from injury, having been out since November after undergoing groin surgery.

The Gunners would look to seal the place in the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time in 14 years. The 23-year-old will meet his former club. He joined Arsenal in 2022 from FC Porto.

Ahead of the clash at Estadio do Dragao, Arteta speaks “Regarding Fabio really happy with him but at the same time sad because it’s been a tough period for him.

“Especially with the last injury when he had some momentum and performances he got injured, that broke up his rhythm, just like last season. He’s a player with enormous talent and we will get the best out of him.

“He was really pushing because he wanted to be here, that’s for sure. Having an insider, someone who has experience as someone who has lived the culture and the club.

“It’s very important in Europe to understand the context of the game. Where you’re going, what type of club they are, what type of atmosphere you will be facing.

“He gave us some important information that’s relevant for us.”

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