Alex Iwobi explains how Santi Cazorla impresses him and his Arsenal teammates in training on a regular basis.
During an interview with football magazine FourFourTwo, Arsenal star Alex Iwobi shared his high admiration for teammate Santi Cazorla, and explained how the rest of the squad marvel at the mercurial Spaniard during training.
Iwobi, 20, is now firmly a part of the Gunners’ senior setup, and with so many world-class talents surrounding him on a day to day basis, he will surely improve his own game by simply watching and learning from some of those players.
Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi
Cazorla, 31, has been at Arsenal for four years, after moving to the Emirates from Malaga in 2012 for a fee believed to be in the region of £17.5 million.
He has gone on to become a fan favourite amongst the Arsenal faithful, and an integral part of Arsene Wenger’s side.
Iwobi spoke to FouFourTwo, and described how the Spaniard’s technique during training makes the players stop and watch:
“Some of the things he does, it’s just funny now; hilarious. We stop training and start laughing. The way he controls the game with both feet, he’s so technical. He’s the one you want.”
Arsenal’s Santi Cazorla reacts
Cazorla spent a prolonged period on the sidelines last term after sustaining a knee injury in November, and it was no coincidence that the Gunners’ challenge in the league and Europe faltered in his absence.
His ability on the ball and incredible range of passing is key to Arsenal’s playing style, and Gunners fans will be hoping that he stays injury-free for the entirety of the season.
Arsenal’s Santi Cazorla
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