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| EXCLUSIVE: ‘YOU NEED TO BE READY FOR THE FIGHT’ - JORGINHO SETS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CHALLENGE TO ARSENAL TEAM-MATES |
Arsenal's upcoming clash with Sevilla in the UEFA Champions League has garnered exclusive insights from Jorginho, one of the seasoned members of the Arsenal squad. In this exclusive interview with TNT Sports, Jorginho emphasizes the importance of emotional control and maturity as they strive for success in this year's competition.
As Arsenal prepares to face UEFA Europa League titleholders Sevilla in their third Group B match at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Jorginho issues a crucial warning. He stresses that players must avoid unnecessary confrontations to secure the three vital points on offer.
Jorginho articulates, "One of the key points in this game is emotional control. You need to be ready for the fight but at the same time, you cannot take the provocation. You need to be aggressive on the ball, press, and execute all necessary tactics, all while maintaining calm in your head, doing the right things, and not losing your composure."
Currently, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal is positioned second in Group B, having accumulated three points in two games. Their journey includes a dominating 4-0 victory over PSV and a close 2-1 loss to Lens.
Jorginho, who previously lifted the Champions League trophy with Chelsea in 2021 before joining Arsenal in January 2023, lauds the maturity of his young Arsenal teammates. Despite being one of the older members of the squad at 31, he sees his fellow players as remarkable and experienced.
Arsenal boasts the third-youngest squad in the Premier League, with an average age of 24.9, following only Chelsea (23.7) and Burnley (24.3). After finishing as Premier League runners-up to Manchester City in the 2022-23 season, Arsenal is considered a strong contender for the title this season, marking their return to the Champions League for the first time since 2016.
Jorginho expresses his admiration for the youthful but experienced squad, saying, "We are fortunate to have this incredible team with outstanding players. They are young, but they are far from immature. Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice - all these players have substantial experience, having represented their national teams and excelled in international football."
Despite primarily serving as a substitute this season and completing a full 90 minutes only once, the Italian international is confident that he deserves his place in Arsenal's youthful squad as they pursue silverware. Jorginho is impressed by his younger teammates and their camaraderie in the team, noting, "I still feel good, and I deserve to be here because I work hard and take care of myself. That's why I'm alongside these amazing young players."
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