Mikel Marino knows that Arsenal must be ready in both games against Real Madrid if they want to keep four horror, quiet and quiet games in the Champions League semi-finals.
The Gunners hosts the defense champions on the first night, playing in their last eight games on Saturday night, with a lot of things depending on how Arsenal have dealt with Madrid’s striker’s threat to Calian Mbappe, Rodrigo, Venus Jr. and Jude Bengham.
Their task has been more difficult due to the lack of the main main defender Gabrielle and Merino knows that concentration will be key.
“Their level is incredible, physically and in terms of quality, it was difficult for them to tie everyone together, but now they have established contacts with each other,” he told Marca.
“If you turn it off for a second, if you don’t get your sign correctly, you can find and punish you. We have a lot of respect for them, but without fear.
Merino highlights Rodrigo as the danger
Madrid striker Quartti has been given the lowest good news that Meurinho is the most admiring.
“It’s difficult to say one of them, but I might say Rodrigo. I’m not saying it’s a low price, but he’s a player I really like: quick, physical, technical, he’s great, he’s good with the spaces.
Madrid have gained a lot of reputation in the Champions League because of the accuracy of wins, it doesn’t matter how much the situation is, especially at the Santiago Bernabeu, and Merino knows that it’s something that Arsenal will have to face in next week’s return legs.
“When the draw came out, I spoke to some of my friends from Madrid, but nothing is very accurate,” he said.
“Bernabeu has always had the energy and something that must be considered until the last minute, whether 90 or 120 in the second leg.
“That stadium and the team always believe in it and have confidence in themselves to the end. It’s very important for us to control the chaos in the final minutes.
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Merino enjoys the role of strange central-Foroad
Merino has been set up as a stranger in 34 appearances for Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz this season with a hamstring injury.
The 28-year-old, who plays for Everton 1-1 against Everton on Saturday night, has enjoyed this experience and has admitted that he has even exceeded his expectations.
“Yes, even to me, it has been somewhat surprising to be able to participate as much as a striker,” the Spaniard said.
“I always had the ability to score in, I even think I could use it more in my professional life, but I didn’t know that until now.
“I feel comfortable in the post and the quality of my team’s team-mates is a lot of help because they always put the ball in the right place,” he said.
“I’ve turned myself well because I’m listening to my coaches. I even thought I was the ninth number, but Michel (Arteta, his coach) trusted me for this new role and is going well now.
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Merino says Arsenal must be “hearted” to pass through Madrid.
“It’s so much that the game is like, physical, time, etc.,” he said.
“The mentality is to win and dominate, but we have to adapt to the type of game. You don’t always play the way you want, and you have to be smart. We adapt to one style or style.”