Nicolas Pepe put in a star-performance for Arsenal against Molde yesterday, and Mikel Arteta admits wanting the reaction.
The Ivory Coast international opened the deadlock yesterday, whilst hitting the cross-bar shortly before the goal, and was key in attack as his side cemented themselves into the next round of the Europa League.
Arteta admits that he demanded the positive reaction to the weekend’s dismal actions which saw him red-carded against Leeds.
Mikel Arteta admits he wanted that reaction from Pepe, and reveals what he expects from him moving forward 🔜🔜🔜 pic.twitter.com/TKO3wyerQt
— Just Arsenal News (@JustArsenal) November 27, 2020
While Nico will be suspended at the weekend, this week may well work out for the better if his performance last night is anything to go by.
Patrick
We are staring to learn how to get the best out of Pepe. Willock, for example, quickly spotted and exploited the wide open space on the right which he exploited skillfully for the second goal assist. Hector Bellerin has been using this space well too. We have to let our opponents know they will pay a price for double-teaming Pepe. And this will in turn provide more shooting space for him.