This article is translated from Sky Sports and written by Nick Wright
Ecktor Bellerin has signed a new contract with Arsenal. He's becoming more and more important to the Gunners, and this renewal is exciting...
Bellerin has grown into one of the Premier League's top right-backs
If there is one match that can represent the rise of Bellerin, it is the Champions League match between Arsenal and Guadalcanal last October. Bellerin was toyed with by Douglas Costa at the Emirates Stadium in the first half, but he did not collapse under great pressure, but kept his head clear.
Bellerin gradually suppressed Costa, while Arsenal began to turn the tide of the war. After Olivier Giroud received a free-kick to open the scoring, the youngest player on the field, Bellerin stepped forward, seized on Alaba's pass error, and quickly entered the Bayern penalty area, assisting Ozil with a cross to seal the victory. The Emirates Stadium boiled over. Bellerin completed the total redemption.
The young right-back is used to growing up in adversity. Abandoned on loan at Watford in 2014, he struggled rather in the Gunners' debut against Borussia Dortmund a few months later, but each setback strengthened his resolve. Each challenge becomes another leap forward.
Bellerin was fully present in his first 11 Premier League games of the season
A year after the game against Costa, Bellerin signed a long contract to hand over the future to the Gunners, who will be among the Gunners' highest-paid players. Bellerin was the Only full-time non-goalkeeper in the Gunners' first 11 Premier League games of the season, and his recent ankle injury has highlighted his importance as the Gunners fans were upset.
It's rare for a young player to reach such heights in such a short period of time, but Bellerin is always different. In fact, for and for and for Andrés Carrasco, who signed 8-year-old Bellerin at Barcelona that year and coached him until the 15-year-old, the rise of the beloved was not a surprise.
Carrasco told Sky Sports: "It's always hard to see which player will stand out, but if I were to bet on a player, I would bet on Bellerin. His mental attributes are strong, which is an important aspect for young players. Spiritual attributes are critical. Bellerin was 15 years old and looked like he was 20. ”
Premier League defenders ranked first in the number of touches in the opposing penalty area, with Bellerin topping the list
Carrasco is not the only coach to be stunned by Bellerin's maturity. Last month Wenger said: "His performance is so brilliant. His first game was a nightmare, and he hadn't played the previous season when he was on loan at Watford. His progress is very gratifying, because his spiritual attributes are top notch. ”
We can often see Bellering motivating and directing his teammates on the pitch. A young and mature player, Wenger implicitly expressed his trust in him: "I think he loves to play for Arsenal and has taken responsibility in the dressing room at a young age. It's remarkable, he's a real Arsenal player. ”
His rise has led to the £16 million Chambers being loaned out and France international DeBussi being refrigerated, and he was named to the PFA Team of the Year last season, cementing his position as the premier League's top right-back.
Bellerin formed an efficient pair with Walcott on the right
When he missed Manchester United with an injury last weekend, it's no surprise that Gunners fans were so nervous. Bellerin has gotten better and more important this season for the way arsenal play. Left-back Monreal provided defensive balance on the left, while Bellerin played as an auxiliary winger on the right.
According to OPTA, in the first 11 games, he has an average position in the opposing half in 10 games. His side assist on the right allowed Walcott to rediscover the feeling of scoring in the middle, while Bellerin himself had 32 touches in the penalty area. That's number one in the Premier League defenders.
This highlights the uniqueness of Bellerin's character. The other full-backs couldn't press as heavily as he did because they couldn't match his amazing speed. In Arsenal's win over Chelsea, Bellerin's last-minute tackle of Pedro showed his unusual speed of retracement, and Tottenham's Son Heung-min also learned his high move. Bellerin can boldly press the attack without exposing weaknesses on the defensive end.
Bellerin tackled Pedro to help Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-0
He's also very good at defending with his back to goal. The data shows that his 1-on-1 defense has improved over the past 4 seasons, and this season he has looked more solid than ever, with Mustafi on the right side of the Gunners' defence and tacitly aware.
Bellerin will be sidelined for four weeks with injury and his absence will certainly have a huge impact on Arsenal's playing style. Jenkinson, who came over as his replacement against Manchester United, will continue to fill the gap temporarily, but Jenkinson has just recovered from a long-term injury and he does not match Bellerin's rare combination of speed, attacking threat and defensive awareness.
Bellerin's 1-on-1 defence (Premier League only) is improving year by year
There are few players who can match Bellerin, who is always different. He proved this to Carrasco at the Academy of Barcelona, and he proved it again on the Champions League night against Douglas Costa. Wenger's promotion of Bellerin's career deserves praise, and the new contract is exciting. In Bellerin's absence due to injury, his importance will be even more pronounced.
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