Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says the German playmaker and the league assist king so far
term reminds him of dennis Bergkamp in other ways.
"Yes, he's a bit like [Bergkamp]," Wenger said. "Not that guy who stands up and speaks too much but every time he says something, it is straight to the point.
"He has a big influence. He's not an extrovert, as you know. But you don't win by coincidence and he has won in his career. He's demanding from his partners."
"Per Mertesacker is also very important in that. He's a very important leader in the dressing room -- and a respected one as well. He maintains focus and wants to do well. He's one of the guys who can help us," Wenger said. "Experience helps but what will help more than anything is the quality of our performances and I think Sunday is a big one for us on that front."
"The qualities that have come out of our team until now are especially mental," Wenger said. "To keep that spirit will certainly be vital for us because every game is very tight. I believe we have a strong spirit but spirit is a bit like the weather in England. It can change very quickly. And we have to care of that.
"It is something that is very fragile, to maintain that under pressure, disappointments, injuries, that is our task. That's why all the older players have this kind of responsibility to take care of our unity."
"Yes, he's a bit like [Bergkamp]," Wenger said. "Not that guy who stands up and speaks too much but every time he says something, it is straight to the point.
"He has a big influence. He's not an extrovert, as you know. But you don't win by coincidence and he has won in his career. He's demanding from his partners."
"Per Mertesacker is also very important in that. He's a very important leader in the dressing room -- and a respected one as well. He maintains focus and wants to do well. He's one of the guys who can help us," Wenger said. "Experience helps but what will help more than anything is the quality of our performances and I think Sunday is a big one for us on that front."
"The qualities that have come out of our team until now are especially mental," Wenger said. "To keep that spirit will certainly be vital for us because every game is very tight. I believe we have a strong spirit but spirit is a bit like the weather in England. It can change very quickly. And we have to care of that.
"It is something that is very fragile, to maintain that under pressure, disappointments, injuries, that is our task. That's why all the older players have this kind of responsibility to take care of our unity."
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