Arsenal icon Ian Wright recently expressed the necessity for the team to acquire the ‘X-factor’ possessed by players like Vitinha from Paris Saint Germain and Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City in order to overcome Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final. Unfortunately, the Gunners were eliminated from the competition after a 3-2 aggregate loss to the German club.
The decisive goal was scored by Joshua Kimmich at the Allianz Arena, following a 2-2 draw in the first leg at the Emirates. Wright shared his thoughts on the Wrighty’s House podcast, emphasizing the importance of having a player with the unique qualities that Vitinha brings to PSG.
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He highlighted the exceptional performance of Martin Odegaard in the first half against Aston Villa, praising his recent form while stressing the need for someone with that special ‘X-factor’ to elevate the team’s performance.
Wright acknowledged the talent within the Arsenal squad but emphasized the importance of adding a player with a touch of brilliance to make a difference in crucial matches.
