Gilberto: “Not a time to relax”
August 10, 2006
Gilberto: “Not a time to relax”
Our always-cautious Gilberto has been warning Arsenal not to be complacent in their next European Qualifying game. Gilberto CAPTAINED Arsenal in the absence of Thierry Henry, and he bossed the midfield during the 3-0 victory. He said:
It was important for us because we have an advantage, but it is not time to relax. We will go back home and concentrate on what we have to do in the second game.
However, Gilberto has lavished praise on the youngsters at Arsenal. In Arsenal’s 3-0 over Zagreb earlier in the week, Gilberto (age 29) was the only player over 25. He said:
I think the youngsters will improve a lot because they have more experience now. It is a bit too early now to say too many things, but they have a hunger inside them to improve and help the team. Cesc Fabregas will improve more from the last year, and it all comes naturally to him. Cesc is a very intelligent player, and also a very nice guy.
On an unrelated note, Gilberto spoke of the rumours regarding Ashley Cole and Jose Reyes. He said:
We need to wait because we do not know exactly how the situation is. It is very important for us that they stay – they are both fantastic players. However, we cannot decide for them, but fingers crossed they will stay.
True say.