Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain puts Alexis Sanchez’s instant adaption to life in the Premier League down to his “English approach” to the game.
The Chile international has been a revelation for the Gunners this
season, scoring 18 times and claiming nine assists in all competitions.
But it is his work ethic and relentless energy that have really
caught Oxlade-Chamberlain’s eye - and he says that is the secret to his
success.
“The way Alexis has settled in so quickly, you have to give him so
much credit for and I think it is the style of player he is, because he
is not afraid to get tackled, put himself on the line, track back and
work hard,” he said.
“Sometimes if you come from a foreign league, people may think that
is not part of their league and they will have to get used to it [here].
But he has come to England and is more English than anyone I have ever
seen in the way he plays and his approach.
“I think the rest takes care of itself - his quality and his
finishing. He has scored some really good goals and scored some goals
that you just have to be in the right place at the right time for. Nasty
goals.
“I can remember one away at Sunderland when he closed the keeper down
in the 90th minute and he ended up getting himself a tap-in. He’s got
the whole package and hopefully it can continue because ultimately that
is going to help us.”
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