Merino: No matter who starts at Arsenal now, we can see the best version of ourselves

Sports     10:46am, 5 November 2025
Early this morning, in the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League, Arsenal defeated Slavia Prague 3-0 away from home. Merino scored two goals in this game. He was interviewed after the game.

With many players absent, Arsenal achieved another victory in the Champions League. How do you feel now? "

I feel great! Although Arsenal has multiple injuries, (we miss everyone, we know they are very important to our team), this team is a big family, a whole, and now no matter who enters the starting eleven, we can see the best version of ourselves. So, I am really proud of these teammates.

Injuries to Arsenal's strikers mean that you have to start as a striker again. According to statistics, you are in the center. I started 13 times and scored 6 goals....

This is not bad. I want to thank my teammates. Football is a team sport and I am now trying to adapt to the role of No. 9, even though I am not a No. 9 player in the traditional sense. , I did not grow up as a No. 9 player. I am really happy to help the team through scoring goals, my efforts, and my running.

What new requirements does the coach have for you?

Mainly? In terms of handling small spaces, because from a tactical level, I think I know what the role of the 9th position is. In the penalty area, you have to learn to deal with those small details.

About setting the record for the youngest player to play in the Champions League today. Dauman

I'm really proud of him. Dauman is very talented. He is only 15 years old and has already played in the Champions League, but it is too early to hype him now.

We saw you celebrating after the game today. A big hug from Dauman...

When I was a new player, I appreciated the senior players giving me a hug or telling me what I was doing well and telling me what I needed to improve on. The young guys in the Arsenal team are very open-minded and receptive when I tell them what they are not doing well, and they are always eager to learn and grow. In our team, we try to support each other, not just with the young players, but everyone.source:ket qua bong 7m cn