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Mikel Merino speaks to the media ahead of Arsenal's Champions League clash with Slavia Prague.
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00:00 - Intro.
00:24 - World Cup confidence: Condolences to Jesus de Miguel. An honour and privilege to have also won the World Cup
01:23 - Translate to Arsenal?: Yeah, having that experience helps create a winning culture.
01:58 - Eight Arsenal players in WC semis: A lot of banter. They were happen we won it. We’re a family.
02:56 - Enjoy suffering, mentality of group: The team has to love it, and this team is ready to love every aspect of the game.
03:45 - Natural to you?: I love every aspect of the game. Defending has been for me since I was a child.
04:29 - Compared to managers. Future manager?: Those characteristics can been seen as global, how I can help my teammates. It’s too early to talk about it but I love speaking to managers.
05:25 - Arteta tactics: You say he’s obsessed with defending but he wants us to be the best.
06:23 - Frustrated to be super sub: If I come on as a sub I want to do as well as I can.
07:32 - Determined to get into Prem team: Absolutely, we are determined to play. Massive competition to push each other.
08:16 - Dowman: We know this squad is a family. Good thing about it is everyone is very close and he’s always keen to learn. This week has been very good for him.
09:26 - What’s he like?: Super nice guy, shy, doesn’t want to bother anyone and just wants to play his football.
09:51 - Last season’s game: A physical opponent who’s very vertical. Hopefully I can get another goal after scoring two last year.
10:50 - After winning the premier league we’ve got that mentality to win major trophies.
11:27 - Best summer of my life. I can’t complain at all.
12:09 - Zubimendi: Obviously it’s hard as a player. It’s the job you have to do, he’s a very focused guy. Good thing I see he has the level and quality. He’s one of the best number 6s in the world.
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