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Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi names the two areas of his game that he wants to improve


Matteo Guendouzi has started all three of Arsenal’s Premier League games this season (Picture: Getty)

Matteo Guendouzi has established himself as a first-team regular at Arsenal under Unai Emery but he insists that there are still areas of his game that he wants to improve.

The 20-year-old has made a big impression in north London since joining from FC Lorient last year, featuring 51 times for Arsenal in all competitions, including all three games this season.

Guendouzi’s all-action midfield displays have caught the eye and he ranks top in Arsenal’s squad for interceptions as well as second for both passes and tackles in the Premier League this term.

Nevertheless, while Guendouzi has enjoyed a strong start to the campaign, he insists that he has plenty to work on, citing his defensive and tactical positioning as areas of weakness.

Guendouzi has a strong relationship with his manager Unai Emery (Picture: Getty)

He told Arsenal’s website: ‘I feel like I need to work on my defensive and tactical positioning, being closer to the ball.

‘It’s something that I’ve been working on in training but also by watching videos of myself as well as studying the stats, and working with the coaches on a programme.’

Guendouzi has started each one of Arsenal’s Premier League matches this season and is expected to retain his place for Sunday’s north London clash against Spurs at the Emirates.

The France U21 international has become one of Emery’s key players during his first year at the club and he praised his manager for helping him to develop his game.

‘Unai has really helped me, he gave me a lot of gametime last season and this season as well. My relationship with him is really based on a mutual trust,’ he said.

‘He’s really invested a lot in my progress since I arrived at the club, which has been extremely important for me. He’s given me a lot of advice on and off the pitch, which is something that I really appreciate.

‘We talk a lot and this has helped me grow on a personal level but also within the team.’





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