🗣️Rio Ferdinand on #Arsenal signing Eze this summer: ‘I think Mikel Arteta is sitting there saying, “Thank God we went and got Eze”. Thank God that the board backed me and I’ve got a ready made replacement in Eze. Because I don’t think he’s the type who would have put Ethan… pic.twitter.com/JEplXcpfPK
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‘I think Mikel Arteta is sitting there saying, “Thank God we went and got [Eberechi] Eze. Thank God that the board backed me and I’ve got a ready made replacement in Eze”,’ the Manchester United legend said.
‘Because I don’t think he’s the type who would have put [Ethan] Nwaneri or [Max] Dowman into that position.
‘I think he could play both of them [Eze and Odegaard] at times. But it’s a great problem to have.’
He added: ‘Arsenal have got probably the best depth in the league right now, all positions have really good cover. When all the squad’s fit, I think it’s an intimidating squad that you’re coming up against now.
‘They’ve got robust players, players that can hurt you from different areas. It’s a good time to be an Arsenal fan.
‘They’ve got to finish it off this time, they can’t go this season with having arguably the best squad in the league and still not get the job done.’