Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal has highlighted that it is essential to have a good dressing room atmosphere within the club to win trophies.
After a nine-year barren spell Arsene Wenger’s side won consecutive FA Cups in 2014 and 2015.
The Gunners are challenging on three fronts currently – the Premier League, the Champions League and the FA Cup.
Monreal extended his contract with the north London outfit last month and the 29-year-old has been a mainstay in Wenger’s side this season.
The Spanish international has made 31 appearances for the Gunners this season and has provided three assists in all competitions.
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Monreal feels that it is mandatory to have a good relationship with team-mates and insists that his side are like a unit.
The 29-year-old claims that the atmosphere at the club is amazing and believes that it is essential to have a good group to challenge for trophies.
Speaking in an interview with Arsenal Player, Monreal said: “It is very important the atmosphere in the dressing room.
“It is mandatory to have a really good relationship with your team-mates, we are like a unit.
“You play like a unit and you spend a lot of time with them.
“I can see now there is only one group. We are together and in every moment the atmosphere is amazing – this is very important to get trophies.
“If you want to win something it is necessary to have a good group.”
The Gunners face Hull City in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday, while Wenger’s side are also in the mix for the Premier League title this season after their crucial win over Leicester City last Sunday.
