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10-09-2018 | 21:11 • Football
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Arsenal legend says Lucas Torreira can become next N’Golo Kante
Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva thinks Lucas Torreira can become a N’Golo Kante type player for Arsenal.
Uruguay international has moved to Gunners from Sampdoria this summer after an incredible season in Serie A.
Torreira was also an important player for Uruguay national team during World Cup 2018, when they reached to quarterfinals to lost to future champions, France.
"You have Kante at Chelsea, he's a small player," Gilberto said at the charity match between Arsenal and Real Madrid legends on Saturday (via Mirror).
"It's about how smart they are to play at this position, to find the best ball to give, play nice and simple."
"The Premier League is not easy. You have to work hard to be considered a top player and progress from game to game, season to season. But he's got the potential. We saw that at the World Cup, where he did a great job for Uruguay."
"Before he arrived, none of the other players were the kind who would sit in front of the back four," Gilberto said. "It's a hard job. Not everyone wants this job.
"I watched him in the World Cup. He did a very good job. If you see the way he plays, he plays the game very simply. He makes things easy for him on the field.
"He gives protection to the back four and support to the guys up front. He tries to find the best spot to be [in]. The protective instinct is very natural for him."
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