Aaron Ramsdale has claimed that Arsenal have a player who is even silkier than Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United.
The England midfielder has burst onto the scene this season, dazzling us all with his fancy footwork and his incredible close control.
However, speaking on the Premier League’s YouTube channel, Aaron Ramsdale has claimed that Fabio Vieira is even more silky.
Ramsdale was discussing a fantasy 3 vs 3 match-up that included himself, Bukayo Saka and Mainoo on one team against Joao Palhinha, Vieira and Diogo Jota.
Interestingly, Ramsdale stated that Vieira is the silkiest player out of everyone involved in this fantasy game.
Fabio Vieira is silkier than Kobbie Mainoo
Ramsdale shared his verdict on his Arsenal teammate.
“We have Aaron Ramsdale, Kobbie Mainoo and Bukayo Saka vs Palhinha, Fabio Vieira and Diogo Jota?” Ramsdale was asked.
“I think Portugal edge it. Palhinha is oof, Fabio is the silkiest one there, in tight spaces with the ball at his feet, he could take people on in a phone box to be fair,” Ramsdale said.
Fabio Vieira is so talented
Fabio Vieira doesn’t get to play that much football for Arsenal, but make no mistake about it, he’s one of the most talented players in this squad.
Technically, Vieira is up there with the best of them, his first-touch is mesmeric and his eye for a pass is incredible.
Sadly, he’s lacking on the physical side of things, and, for that reason, he’s not been able to thrive in the Premier League.
He’s not the fastest and he certainly isn’t the strongest, so he can sometimes get overawed by opposition players who aren’t half as talented as he is.
Technical ability will only take you so far in this game, you need to be a physical force too, and, sadly, Vieira isn’t that player yet.