Gabriel: "The biggest difficulty I faced was Arsenal's style of play"
The 24-year-old established himself as a key player after moving to the Premier League in 2020 from Lille. The center-back opens up about challenges he faced at Arsenal and Brazil’s World Cup 2022 snub.
Brazilian center-back
Gabrielplayed an integral role in Mikel Arteta's squad as they are leading the Premier League table with 44 points.
Closing on 100 appearances for
the Gunners, the Brazilian had to overcome a difficult start to life in the Premier League. He told
ESPN Brasil:
“Arriving at a club like Arsenal makes all the difference and I'm very happy to be here. Playing in such a difficult league and one of the best in the world.
“Since I arrived, I've learned a lot and certainly at the beginning it was difficult, but now it's better. I'm well adapted. I understand more about the Premier League and how Arsenal play. That made it easier for me.
“The biggest difficulty I faced was the style of play, but I work a lot on a daily basis. I believe that I have improved since I arrived. I am very happy to learn more and more.”
Despite his impressive season at Arsenal, the
Brazilian
wasn't included in his nation's squad for Qatar 2022. He added:
“I was definitely sad. It's normal for an athlete, even more so for having been in the group and then missing the last call-up.
“I had my family close by, and at Arsenal everyone talked to me. I have a strong mind and I'm a family person. I managed to digest that well, it's part of football. I'll keep working and I know there are other World Cups ahead of me. I'll work to be there.”
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