Date: 6th October 2015 at 7:41pm
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Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista has revealed his admiration for defensive partners Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny, stating being able to learn from the duo is ‘a gift from God’.

Gabriel has impressed significantly since arriving from Villarreal in January and has proved to be a crucial component of the team, stepping-in when either Mertesacker or Koscielny are injured.

Speaking to ESPN Brazil, Gabriel praised the defensive duo before also stating Petr Cech is teaching him English phrases.

“Having two players to learn from like Per and Laurent is a gift from God. I am shadowing them and picking up lots of things.”

“I want to learn more from Laurent he is really good at coming from behind and taking the ball, I’d like to bring that to my game.”

“Cech is a great keeper he talks to me a lot, I have learnt a few phrases that I know he will say, he is a leader.”

The Brazilian centre-back then stated he was shocked by the wealth of support he receives from the fans, who have helped him understand just how big Arsenal are.

“The Arsenal fans make you realise how big this club is, I will post one picture and my phone will go crazy for 3 days.”

“As I walked off after being sent off against Chelsea I thought the fans would hate me, but the support was unbelievable.”

“I want to stay here for a very long time, I don’t speak the language yet but I feel at home and this club is perfect for me.”

Gabriel has settled in quickly at Arsenal and the fact he doesn’t yet speak English shows how fantastic he has been, whilst it’s exciting to think how significant he can be in the Arsenal team when he is able to communicate with his team-mates more.

Playing second-fiddle to Koscileny and Mertesacker doesn’t appear to bother Gabriel, who has had plenty of playing time so far this season due to injury problems for both regulars. Gabriel started against Manchester United in Koscileny’s absence and is likely to continue there after the international break.

 

3 responses to “Arsenal ace: Learning from Mertesacker and Koscielny is a gift”

  1. simon says:

    keep the spirit pualister,Arsenal family loves your character

  2. Mathew says:

    To me I think he s already first team…..regular…..no disrespect to cap mertsesacker

  3. PRINCE says:

    YOU ARE A TRUE GUNNER… WE LOVES U GABRIEL… WE WILL SUPPORT YOU TILL DIE #COYG