Arsenal star surprised by team-mate’s ‘spectacular’ talent

Arsenal's Jack Wilshere (left) in action against Bayern Munich. Photo: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

Wednesday, February 27, 2013
1:54 PM

Santi Cazorla admits he didn’t know much about Jack Wilshere when he joined Arsenal but believes the 21-year-old has a huge future ahead of him.

England star Wilshere and former Malaga man Cazorla have been two of Arsenal’s stand-out performers this season.

Cazorla says he loves playing alongside Wilshere and has been impressed with how he has come back into the team after such a long injury absence.

He told Arsenal Player: “He adds something extra and I’m gradually getting to know his style of play better.

“His way of playing complements my own; in fact, we play in similar positions and that makes it easier for us to establish a greater understanding every day.

“As I’ve said, he adds that little bit more that we need in many of our games.

“His return from injury was a great plus for the club and we all hope he can maintain the level he’s at because he’s very good.

“I didn’t know much about him when I came to the club because he hasn’t been around for very long. He surprised me because he is such a complete footballer.

“He’s young and has a spectacular future ahead of him and he’s also got a lot of room to mature and develop.

“I have no doubt that he’s going to be even more important here in the future.”