£32m Arsenal player now sends Manchester City message to his teammates

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Published on 2024-01-24 19:00:00

Oleksandr Zinchenko, the 27-year-old midfielder, recently shared a message with his Arsenal teammates regarding Manchester City in an exclusive interview with The Athletic.

Zinchenko advised his Arsenal teammates to take a page out of Manchester City’s book and learn from their impressive strategy.

He further praised Manchester City, stating that they have built a formidable team over the years, and are the best in the world.

He emphasized the importance of learning from the best and acknowledged that Arsenal are on the right path, hinting at the potential for improvement.

Even after leaving Manchester City in a £32m deal back in July 2022, Zinchenko still holds his former team in high regard.

The midfielder and Arsenal’s coach, Mikel Arteta, have been known to replicate some of Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola’s tactics, including the strategy of involing full-backs.

This emulation was evident in the previous season’s Premier League title challenge, where Arsenal came close to securing the title before Manchester City’s exceptional 12-game winning streak sealed their fate.

Zinchenko’s departure left a gap in Manchester City’s squad, leaving them arguably unable to replace his role. City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, is yet to find a left-back who can slot into the midfield like the Ukrainian midfielder.

Therefore, there seems to be a growing need for a player similar to Zinchenko, with the management looking to sign a new left-back this summer.

In summary, Zinchenko’s message to his Arsenal teammates emphasizes the importance of learning from successful teams like Manchester City, and how it has benefitted Arsenal’s progress.

Meanwhile, Manchester City’s inability to replace Zinchenko highlights the significant impact he made during his time at the club and the continuing implications of his absence.

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