Arsene Wenger has reiterated how impressed he was with Alexander Golovin over the two legs against CSKA Moscow, as rumours continue to grow about an Arsenal move.

3Strengths

CSKA Moscow's Russian midfielder Aleksandr Golovin (L) watches his freekick fly into the Arsenal net to make the score 1-1 during the UEFA Europa League first leg quarter-final football match between Arsenal and CSKA Moscow at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 5, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / IKIMAGES / Ian KINGTON
CSKA Moscow’s Russian midfielder Aleksandr Golovin (L) watches his freekick fly into the Arsenal net to make the score 1-1 during the UEFA Europa League first leg quarter-final football match between Arsenal and CSKA Moscow at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 5, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / IKIMAGES / Ian KINGTON

The young Russian is a very versatile player and has been used in multiple positions.

His most natural position is in central midfield, whether in the role of attacking or defensive midfielder.

He is adapted to play on the flanks as well. With great pace and positional awareness, he is a great asset for CSKA.

Golovin’s tactical awareness and defensive contributions make him a very useful player in the middle of the pitch.

Defensively, he makes an average of three tackles per game, combined with 1.6 interceptions and often breaks opposition attacks up before they get close to the penalty box.

Going forward, he is very good at holding the ball and often makes runs with it to open up space for supporting players.

He is very good at through balls to create chances.

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