Gilberto on playing in defence
March 22, 2007
Gilberto: We have all got to stick together now
Gilberto has called on his team-mates to stick together through this “hard and painful†period of the season.
The Brazilian has shouldered more responsibility than most as Arsenal try to recover from bowing out of three competitions in quick succession and then seeing their hopes of second place in the Premiership all but dashed at Goodison Park on Sunday. The 30-year-old has taken the captain’s arm-band and moved back from midfield to the centre of defence to lend his experience. He believes it has been a tough but necessary move.
“It’s been hard to adjust because it’s been a long time since I played there,†he said. “I’m happy to play in midfield rather than in defence but I spoke to Arsène and when he needs me, I’m glad to help.
“The situation we are in at the moment, everybody in the squad needs to co-operate with the manager. Kolo Toure played at right back against Everton, for instance.
“At this time we must stick together, especially after the hard weeks we have had. The last few days for us have been hard and painful.”