Arsenal's makeshift striker Mikel Merino says he'll 'never tire' of speaking about teenage superstar Ethan Nwaneri after the 17-year-old's sparkling display, as the Gunners crushed PSV 7-1 in the first leg of their Champions League, last-16 clash.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Historical night for the club. Six different goalscorers. Really proud of the team.
0:26 Last time I played centre forward I was seven years old! It was a long time ago, it was with my score team. I was playing everywhere at that time. Now I’m playing striker and I’m trying to adapt in the best way possible. I scored and assisted today, I’m doing the best I can.
1:08 It’s kind of crazy but it’s about having the right mentality and approach for each game. I’m trying to do things in the best way possible. Some days will be better, some days will be worse. The grind is there every day. I’m trying to improve every day to help the team. When good things happen, I’m really proud.
1:55 I’ve been talking with the analysts, Arteta too. I’m been trying to understand different positions, it helps you in your main role. It’s a collective effort, everybody knows what they have to do.
2:40 Nwaneri? He’s unbelievable! I’ve been saying it for such a long time. Every time I come here, you guys ask me about him! I will never get tired of talking about him. It’s not just about how good he is, it’s about his will and desire. The intensity he puts in every day. The desire to learn. He’s not thinking that he’s learnt everything already.
3:40 It’s unbelievable to have these young kinds coming through from the academy. They are making amazing performances. It’s reassuring that we have such a great team now, but also it will only improve in the future.
4:18 Lamine Yamal, Ethan Nwaneri? I’m getting older, no doubt about that! You go from one of the youngest on the pitch to everyone being younger than you! It’s kind of depressing sometimes. Young players now make that step into the first team and are able to adapt straightaway. They have the tools to learn. My role is now more of a teacher and give them guidance.
5:21 If you don’t think you can win the Champions League, it’s better not to play! It has to be the goal for every team. It’s ours for sure. We are here to win every single game. We will be close to winning it. We can proud of today but now we need to think about the next game.
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