Tag: Tomiyasu
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EPL: Saka, Tomiyasu doubtful for Arsenal’s clash with Manchester United
Two key Arsenal players, Bukayo Saka and Takehiro Tomiyasu have been tagged injury doubts ahead of clash against Manchester United on Sunday. It was gathered that Saka had heavy strapping on in training this week, while Tomiyasu missed Thursday’s session.
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Mikel Arteta makes clear Tomiyasu transfer plans
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he wants Takehiro Tomiyasu to stay. The Japan defender is a January
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Arteta explains playing Tomiyasu as left-back
Mikel Arteta has explained the reason for playing Arsenal right-back, Takehiro Tomiyasu at left-back against Leeds United. The Gunners had to show resilience in claiming a 2-1 win over the relegation candidates in the Premier League on Sunday. Given the long-term absence of Kieran Tierney, Tomiyasu was tasked with filling in at left-back against the…
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Why Ben White doesn’t pass balls to me – Arsenal defender
Arsenal defender, Takehiro Tomiyasu has insisted that there is a simple tactical reason behind his teammate, Ben White often snubbing the opportunity to pass the ball to him during matches. Ben White and Tomiyasu, both signed in the summer, have been regular fixtures in Mikel Arteta’s backline that has amassed 10 clean sheets in all…
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I didn’t even speak with Arteta before signing – Tomiyasu
Takehiro Tomiyasu admits he didn’t even speak to Mikel Arteta before agreeing to join Arsenal. The Japan international has impressed in his two games since joining the Gunners from Bologna on transfer deadline day. Speaking in the match-day programme for Sunday’s win over Tottenham, the 22-year-old defender said: “For me Arsenal is one of the…
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Arsenal reveal shirt number for new signing Tomiyasu
Arsenal have officially completed the signing of Takehiro Tomiyasu from Bologna. The 22-year-old is the sixth signing for the Gunners this summer, arriving on deadline day. Arsenal are paying roughly £19.75 million for the Japanese international defender. Tomiyasu will wear the number 18 at the Gunners, as captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wears his preferred no.14. Manager…