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3 players that need to impress Mikel Arteta against FC Zurich

By James Cormack

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 20: Fabio Vieira of Arsenal FC looks on during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, United Kingdom (Photo by Joris Verwijst/Orange Pictures/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 20: Fabio Vieira of Arsenal FC looks on during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, United Kingdom (Photo by Joris Verwijst/Orange Pictures/BSR Agency/Getty Images) /
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2. Fabio Vieira

We need to be patient with Fabio Vieira. (Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images)
We need to be patient with Fabio Vieira. (Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images) /

Fabio Vieira has flashed his talent both in the Premier League and Europa League since joining the club in the summer, but it’s fair to say that supporters expected more from the Portuguese playmaker.

The 22-year-old has a goal and an assist in five Europa League starts – a sub-par return – and we’re yet to see the diminutive midfielder take over a contest, even in games where Arsenal have been distinctly superior.

Vieira is clearly talented and I thought his performance off the right against PSV was encouraging. As the third midfielder in Arteta’s 4-3-3, however, the former Porto star is comfortably behind Martin Odegaard in the depth chart.

Time is on the side of the 22-year-old and Arsenal fans have to be patient. It’d be great to see him produce a sterling performance on Thursday to round off the group.

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