Hair on the throne? Guendouzi from Arsenal compared to Vieira

The 19-year-old midfielder, instantly recognizable by his long hair, had fans salivating in friendly matches against Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in Singapore.

SINGAPORE: Frenchman Matteo Guendouzi said he hoped he would embark on a "great adventure" with Arsenal after a dazzling departure that made comparisons with the great Patrick Vieira.

The 19-year-old midfielder, instantly recognizable by his long hair, had fans salivating in friendly matches against Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in Singapore.

Guendouzi, a strong tackle with confident cast, was a dynamo at the base of the midfielder, where he was playing against PSG alongside the shaky Mohamed Elneny

Arsenal has long missed a midfielder the size of Vieira, a member of the "Invincibles", who went through the undefeated 2003/2004 Premier League season.

With only three appearances up to now – including this month's release against Boreham Wood – it's early for Guendouzi, a 20-year-old international signed Lorient.

But he said that there was a positive feeling at Arsenal a The London club opens a new era under Unai Emery, after the 22-year reign of Arsene Wenger

"I am very pleased with the way the team played, "said AFP after Arsenal's 5: 1 defeat. "It gives us confidence and it really makes things easier." With such a good team and a good feeling in the team, I think we can really do good things here. "

Work, Work, Work
Arsenal is traditionally one of the biggest clubs in England but the arrival of Guendouzi Emery has rebuilt a team that finished only sixth In the Premier League last season.

However, Emery has a lot of midfielder to choose from, including Uruguayan international Lucas Torreira, another new signing, and Switzerland's Granite Xhaka. He hoped to have his chance in the competitive games, but that he also wanted to learn from his teammates such as Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey

"Yes I hope to play, c & # 39; is true but it's a big one "It's about a matter of work, work, work, and after, the coach will make his choices." But I hope play a few games. "

Arsenal finish pre-season against Chelsea and Lazio before a difficult start the season when they play champions Manchester City and Chelsea in their first two games.

But they have the advantage of working with an almost full team since many of their rivals are waiting for the return of the players after the World Cup.

Emery has drilled his players and his tactical changes have already been highlighted with a high pressing. , possession game with a lot of threat of attack.

"It's a great atmosphere – it's a good environment in which to work, we work very well at training and we play well in matches," Guendouzi said.

"But that's just the beginning," he added. "I hope it will be a great adventure with Arsenal."

"These are just friendly matches so I have to keep working – that's the most important thing for the future that I hope to have at Arsenal."