Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry is relishing a reunion with mentor Mikel Arteta and has backed former club Arsenal to be one of European football바카라s leading sides for the foreseeable future. (More Football News)
Gnabry played alongside current Gunners boss Arteta under Arsene Wenger after joining the north London club in 2012 at the age of 16.
The Germany international, who is preparing to return to Emirates Stadium for Tuesday evening바카라s Champions League quarter-final first leg, has fond memories of being tutored by the Spanish tactician.
바카라He바카라s now fully absorbed in his role as coach and thinks very strategically,바카라 Gnabry said of Arteta, speaking to Bayern바카라s website.
바카라In my time, he was already an experienced player. He was the captain, a leader who spoke to everyone and communicated a lot.
바카라He was very helpful to us as young players back then. He built us up, always gave us good tips, always tried to guide us so that we stayed focused and gave everything.바카라
Arsenal바카라s quest for European glory comes amid a thrilling three-way tussle for the Premier League title with Liverpool and Manchester City.
바카라Arsenal have had what it takes to play at the top again for a long time,바카라 continued Gnabry.
바카라The team has a certain flair and exudes strength. The odds are probably 50-50.
바카라They바카라re formidable in their own stadium with their fans behind them. It will be a difficult task, with two strong teams coming up against each other.
바카라It바카라s a do-or-die game 바카라 that바카라s where we바카라re usually particularly strong. Reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League would give us a huge boost. It바카라s our big goal.
바카라I바카라m really looking forward to it. During the draw, I said it was bound to happen. I바카라m extremely happy to be going there again after almost eight years.바카라
Gnabry has suffered an injury-hit season and, despite registering three goals in four Bundesliga appearances since his latest return, Bayern바카라s title defence has effectively ended.
He also endured a frustrating time with Arsenal, being restricted to just 10 Premier League appearances and spending an unsuccessful loan spell with West Brom before returning to his homeland with Werder Bremen in 2016.
The 28-year-old, who moved on to Bayern a year later, has no regrets about the bold choice he made as a teenager.
바카라That time had a huge impact on me,바카라 he said.
바카라Daring to leave my familiar surroundings at 16 was a huge step, both on a personal and footballing level.
바카라Playing for a club like Arsenal was a great privilege at the time.
바카라Of course there were ups and downs, but I enjoyed my time there and got to know a lot of fantastic people. In the end, it was the right decision.바카라
