Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was full of praise for Everton and South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar, saying how he would get into his Arsenal team.
The 28-year old former Ajax midfielder has been in splendid form for the Toffees last season and despite having a quiet start to his World Cup campaign, he is tipped by many to shine during the South African competition.
Speaking of the player, Wenger explained that he has grown in personality especially when Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta was sidelined after he injured a ligament in his knee which kept him out for more than a year, leaving the South African as the playmaker of David Moyes’ team, a job which according to the Arsenal boss he did exceptionally well.
The Frenchman concluded by saying how Pienaar was one of the best players in last season’s English Premiership, revealing how he’s been monitoring since he was with Ajax.
Wenger said:
Pienaar has grown this year.
He was usually a very busy player where the final ball was missing a little bit, but this year he has gained in personality and he has kept his work-rate, so he has been much more efficient.
What also played a big role in his growth was that Mikel Arteta was not there for a while and that he had to take the responsibility of being the playmaker of the team.
He was one of the best players in England this year. He would get into the Arsenal team. I always had an eye on him since he was at Ajax.
From thegunninghawk.com
By Jeffrey
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