January 5th 2024.
Mikel Arteta has described Brazilian star Marquinhos as 'very popular' at Arsenal, but Emmanuel Petit has warned his former club about their plans to bring him back to the Emirates.
The 20-year-old winger has been loaned out to FC Nantes since August, but has had limited game time there. Petit has raised concerns over the player, telling DAZN Bet that he has not made any progress during his time in France.
He also noted that Marquinhos has only played seven games during his six-month stint at the club, and is now looking to leave and play for the Brazilian national team again. Petit added that Arteta had also expressed his frustration over the situation, noting that Arsenal could either keep him and lose him, or let him go and still lose him.
The former Gunner concluded that Marquinhos is not the player he had in mind to reinforce the Arsenal team, leaving the decision in Arteta and Arsenal's hands.
It remains to be seen what the club will decide to do with Marquinhos come January, but Arteta has already acknowledged that it is a possibility. He has also given his verdict on why Arsenal have lost back-to-back games recently.
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