Arshavin on injury at Portsmouth and message to fans
A slight injury niggle forced Andrey Arshavin’s substitution yesterday.
Popular knowledge was that the Russian was brought off just to hand Carlos Vela a taste of action as Arsenal comfortably led 4-1.
But according to Arshavin, he was in pain as he made his trip to the sidelines after 82 minutes and perhaps it was a cautious move by Wenger.
The 28-year-old revealed he felt a recurrence of his foot problem after the match but was more concerned about victory at Fratton Park rather than an injury which may be shrugged off in time for next Wednesday’s league clash with Bolton – should he be rested in Sunday’s FA Cup tie at West Ham.
“The game was given to us easily, in each half, we scored two goals and controlled the course of the match. We were stronger today and Portsmouth had no chance. Now we are in a good mood and go back to London with confidence.”
“Yes, my foot still hurts, but more important is that we won today.”
The often professional Arshavin also chose to send his festive wishes to the Arsenal faithful during his post-match interview and has vowed to impress.
“I am pleased to wish you all a Happy New Year! I hope that in 2010 I will be able to deliver to you, my fans, more joy.”
“I also wish happiness and good health to you and your loved ones! Happy New Year!”
man, how can ya not just friggin love that guy right there?
What a nice thing to say, simple, free and just…well.. nice
Very Humble man, Happy New year Everyone. (xcept those sp*rs, manchester U & city, Chelsea and liverpool fans) no not the liverpool fans. I actually like the lot.
Such a warrior. Never backs out of a contest and puts in a shift regardless of anything else. A brilliant player, funny too and watching him is a joy, he gets so much enjoyment in playing.
You just have to love that guy.I have nickname him ”the volcanoe.” Man is dormant for a few games and just EXPLODES.
this guys a legnd
this fella oozes class
U guys above already said the things I wanted to say regarding Arshavin. What more can I say?
fantastic player, fantastic guy,
thanks god he is a Gooner!
Old gooner
love u arshaWin!!!!!
HE MAGIC
love him
What else can we say about Arshavin? Classy, clinical, considerate (how you explain a player who BEGS the ref not to book a player who just tackled him and then oepnly disagreed with a ref for issuing a player with a card after being tacled?).Am I glad he’s a gunner!Best of the yuletide to you too AA, you’re the bum! I know Wenger will buy you a big strong striker so that u can play a freer role behind him or from the wings and score wonderful goals this new year!For me, you’re Arsenal RUSSIAN ASSASSIN:Sharp, focused, professional and leaves a debacle in his wake even in the opponent’s domain(Ask Liverpool!).Now u must do same to the mouthy Manchester Utd(especially a boy called Evra) and the pensioners who cheat on debts.Let’s SHOOT’EM DOWN AA!
i likes you”r playing style