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Gilberto lauds Cesc commitment

Arsenal ace Gilberto Silva says he is delighted that his central midfield partner Cesc Fabregas has signed a new eight-year deal with the club.
Fabregas has committed his future to the Gunners by signing a deal until 2014, and it is thought other key players such as Kolo Toure will soon follow suit.
Gilberto Silva believes the Fabregas deal is good for the club, and has hinted he would also be happy to commit his future to the Emirates Stadium:
“Cesc has done so well. Last season it was hard for him because it was hard for the whole team. But this year he’s looked stronger because the team has been more solid as well.

“I’m delighted he’s decided to sign a long contract with Arsenal because it’s an amazing club to be at.
“If they want to give me another eight years then why not – it would be amazing!”

Many news sources have been saying that “Gilberto is demanding an eight year contract extension!”. This editor would like to point out that the remark was made in jest. For the less intelligent journalists, this means as a joke. It was not a serious remark. Gilberto is already contracted to Arsenal until 2009; after which, he has expressed a desire to move back to Brazil.

This is a clip from Arsenal.com – but you have to be an Arsenal.com subscriber to view it, unfortunately!

Here is what Arsenal.com says;

Thierry Henry and Cesc Fabregas hogged the headlines after Sunday’s resounding win at Reading, but Gilberto’s contribution should not be underestimated.

The Brazilian mopped up expertly in front of Arsenal’s back four, allowing the likes of Fabregas, Tomas Rosicky and Alex Hleb to swarm forward in support of Henry.

Subscribers can now hear an exclusive post-match interview with Gilberto on Arsenal TV Online. He talks about:

* Arsenal’s win at the Madejski Stadium
* the importance of Henry’s early goal
* his role in Arsenal’s formation
* recovering from the defeat in Moscow
* proving people wrong in the Premiership
* the significance of Fabregas’ new contract

This audio clip is now available. If you don’t subscribe to Arsenal TV Online, click on the red panel in the gold box opposite.

And here’s the link to the page.

…And there you go.

Taken from the dodgy Teamtalk website;

Gilberto: Henry strike was legal

Gilberto insists Thierry Henry’s late strike should not have been disallowed in Arsenal’s 1-0 Champions League defeat to CSKA Moscow.

The defeat in Moscow means their Russian hosts leapfrogged them to go top of Group G.

The Gunners appeared to have claimed an equaliser in the 86th minute when Henry controlled the ball and converted from close range.

But the referee instead booked the France striker for handball even though he had appeared to control the ball with his stomach.

Afterwards, a frustrated Gilberto said: “I think it was a legal goal.

“The result was not what we expected but we need to carry on.

“He (Henry) said it was a legal goal but the linesman helped the referee on that occasion but I didn’t see anything from where I was.”

Gilberto is right; there was nothing wrong with the goal.

However, Gilberto had a surprisingly sloppy game in midfield. He was Arsenal’s pivot midfielder; about 70% of Arsenal’s went through him. His passing was a bit dodgy at times though, and he was robbed of the ball in his own half to set up the CSKA strikers for some good chances.

Gilberto had a headed goal disallowed (which was the correct decision), and he almost scored a tap in goal near the beginning of the match, but couldn’t get his foot to the ball.

It was an unlucky night for the Gunners as they could have easily snatched a draw; but the noisy CSKA fans combined with cold weather and a slightly rough playing surface meant that the Russian side stole all three points.

Gilberto will play next in England against Reading in the Premiership. Go Bert!

From The Sun.

It’s not Russia with Love

CSKA Moscow’s Vagner Love: “I have warned Gilberto that it is going to be bloody cold here!”

He went on to say:

“I would advise them to bring gloves, scarves, heavy jackets, woolly hats — the lot.

“Well, actually I will call them and try to trick them by saying it is pretty warm here and they don’t have to worry at all.”

“Probably the main obstacle for Arsenal is the temperature. You can’t just pretend the cold is not there. The wind hits your face so hard and you can’t feel your hands, feet or ears.”

“CSKA players are used to it, so it is not a problem for us. Even us Brazilians cope with it.”

“Arsenal are one of the greatest teams in the world and we have a lot of respect towards them. It is a tough test but not the toughest test ever.”

“Last time I watched them playing I couldn’t notice one weak point but there are no perfect teams. We still think we can get a point.”

Daniel Carvalho showed up and made a few comments too, saying:

“The grass won’t be perfect and that could be a problem for a technical team like Arsenal.”

“The pitch is not the same any more. There are some holes in the grass, there is snow, there is wind in our faces and you can’t feel your hands and feet.”

“We are used to it, we know how it is. But for a team that arrives one day before and plays the next day it could be very unpleasant.”

Arsenal’s 18 year old Brazilian, Denilson, is included in Arsenal’s senior squad for the first time tonight but probably won’t play. He is a back up for Gilberto or Cesc, should either get injured. (So let’s hope he doesn’t play.)

Report taken from Sambafoot:

Goals from Kaka and Fred helped Brazil to victory in a difficult and dirty game against South American neighbours Ecuador.

The game held in a full Rasunda stadium in Sweden started well, with Ecuador confidently playing the ball, never in awe of their opponents and to the surprise of the crowd managed to go ahead in the 23rd minute. When Edison Mendez produced an inswinging cross from the right and striker Borja headed past Gomes.

The game descended into a scrappy battle with both teams pulling no punches. After a scuffle with Dudu Cearense, Valencia was dismissed, the Ecuadorian appeared to have elbowed Dudu in the chest and the Brazilian went down clutching his face.

Brazil pressed forward with the one man advantage. Eventually breaking through when Fred, fired home from 12 metres after Giovanny Espinoza sent a dreadful clearance straight to him.

In the second half Ronaldinho came on and Brazil maintained control. But Ecuador defended well until Kaka, connected with Ronaldinho’s cross to fire in the winner in the 74th minute.

Dunga looked happy to have come out winner in a game that probably was his toughest challenge so far.

Brazil: Gomez, Maicon (Daniel, 69), Lucio, Juan, Dudu Caerense (Ronaldinho, 45), Adriano, Elano (Mineiro, 90), Gilberto Silva, Fred (Rafael Sobis, 78), Kaka, Robinho.

Ecuador: Cristian Mora, Ivan Hurtado, Ulises de la Cruz, Edison Mendez (Patricio Urrutia, 77), Felix Borja (Edmundo Zura, 63), Felipe Caicedo (Luis Saritama, 45), Paul Ambrossi, Segundo Castillo, Antonio Valencia, Giovanni Espinoza, Edvin Tenorio.

As the report shows; Gilberto played 90 minutes. This is going to make him very tired for the Watford game tomorrow, which he is expected to start in.

Good luck Bert; and please don’t get injured! Thank you.

Gilberto was subbed on in the match in Kuwait which Brazil won 4-0. He replaced a player new to the Brazilian squad called ‘Mineiro’.

Click here to see who took part

Or

Click here to see the match report

Gilberto didn’t score on his birthday, but he still has the consolation of a nice big piece of birthday cake which he can’t eat, because it contains too much sugar.

Gilberto plays next on Wednesday against Ecudor. Go Bert.

October 7: Gilberto’s 30th birthday

Today (Saturday) Gilberto is 30 years old. He is in Kuwait City, playing for Brazil against Kuwait tonight. Everybody at Invisiblewall.net (ie. me) wishes Gilberto a very happy thirtieth birthday, and we hope that Robinho plays him happy birthday on the guitar.

Taken from the excellent site www.Sambafoot.com, this story announces Dunga’s team selection for Brazil’s upcoming friendlies. Click here for the original story.

Written by Nicholas Savage , 22.09 16h42
Dunga yesterday announced his squad for Brazil’s upcoming friendlies. Against Kuwait on October 7th, with confirmation of the Ecuador game to follow.

Dunga has taken this opportunity tohave a look at Goalkeeper Helton,Daniel Alves, Adriano Correia and midfielder Lucas who have all received first time call ups.

Goalkeepers:

Gomes (PSV Eindhoven)
Helton (FC Porto)

Wingers :

Adriano (FC Séville)
Daniel Alves (FC Séville)
Maicon (Inter Milan)
Marcelo (Fluminense-RJ)

Central Defenders :

Alex (PSV Eindhoven)
Juan (Bayer Leverkusen)
Lúcio (Bayern de Münich)
Luisão (Benfica)

Midfielders :

Dudu Cearense (CSKA Moscow)
Edmílson (FC Barcelona)
Elano (Shakhtar Donetsk)
Gilberto Silva (Arsenal)
Kaká (AC Milan)
Lucas (Grêmio)
Ronaldinho (FC Barcelona)

Attackers :

Daniel Carvalho (CSKA Moscow)
Fred (Lyon)
Rafael Sobis (Real Bétis)
Robinho (Real Madrid)
Vágner Love (CSKA Moscow)

To make way for the new players Dunga dropped : Fábio, Cicinho, Gilberto and Júlio Baptista.

Ronaldo remains unfit for selection and Adriano is out of favour with the Brazil coach.

Please don’t get injured, Bert. Amen.

This was taken from the Independant Online today:

After last Tuesday’s game, the equally callow Cesc Fabregas was to be heard praising the club’s careful grooming in his own case, and Gilberto, who captained the team early in the season, was keen to stress the importance of not overburdening Walcott with too much football or expectation.

“Arsène has been very careful with him, not put a lot of pressure on him, because he’s a young boy,” he said. “If you put a lot of pressure on him it’s not going to be good for him. I think he can handle it. But he’s only 17, he needs time to improve and to grow. The more he trains with us and plays he will grow in confidence and very soon he will be ready to start a game and play confidently like he does in training. He looks very good in training and I think you’ve even seen at times when he plays for us, he’s very confident when he gets the ball. Myself and other experienced players and Arsène talk to him a lot, and he listens to what we say. He’s a very good player and a nice guy.”

Those warnings about great expectations notwithstanding, those who work with Walcott every day have more reason than most to acknowledge his potential and Gilberto admits: “I think he can be one of the greatest players in England.” Having been to two World Cups (and won one of them), the amiable Brazilian also believes that Walcott’s experience in Germany last summer can only help him.

“It was good for him, at his age, to have the opportunity to join a squad in the World Cup. He was there. He doesn’t need to feel down because he didn’t play, the only thing he needs to have in his mind now is that he was there because he has the quality to play in the England team.”

So far, there has been only one chance to prove it, as a substitute against Hungary last May. Friendlies in November or Feb-ruary could offer the next one.

Gilberto really likes Walcott; this is the third in a series of Theo-praising interviews.

Bert played in the Charlton match yesterday, Arsenal won it 2-1 thanks to a double-goal whammy from Gilberto. (Actually it was Robin van Persie).

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