Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has lavished praise on the quality of his team-mates, choosing Santi Cazorla for special accolades.

Sanchez landed at the Emirates Stadium at the start of the current season and he has taken to his inaugural season in England like a duck to water, scoring 22 times and setting up his team-mates for a further 11 goals in his 45 appearances in all competitions so far.




The Chile international has revealed that the quality of players in Arsenal’s ranks surprised him when he first arrived at the club, adding that every player at the club has amazing quality.

“When I arrived at the club I didn't know the players that well, but I was really surprised by everyone's quality”, he told Arsenal Player.
 


“I am not saying this just because it's my obligation to do it as a club player.

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“Every Arsenal footballer has amazing quality.”

Sanchez scored twice in Arsenal’s FA Cup semi-final tie against Reading on Saturday to help the Gunners reach their second consecutive domestic cup final. And he added that being part of the club makes him proud.

“Being part of a team like this makes me very proud.

“I am willing to win many titles here.”

The former Barcelona forward chose Cazorla for special praise, saying that the Spaniard has a slew of tricks up his sleeve to keep the opponents on their toes.

“Santi Cazorla is a spectacular player. You never know whether he will kick the ball with his right or left foot.

“Also, he moves with short but quick strides, which is a remarkable trademark too.

“Although I knew about his quality, playing alongside him makes me very happy.”

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