Tag: Lucas Torreira

Lucas Torreira plays for Arsenal Football Club. The Uruguayan midfielder arrived at Arsenal in 2018 from Sampdoria for £26m and earns around £75,000-per-week or £3,900,000-per-year. Torreira wears the number 11 shirt. He was born on February 11, 1996.

3 Arsenal stars make BBC Team of the Week

Hector Bellerin, Lucas Torreira, and Alexandre Lacazette all made Garth Crooks' BBC Team of the Week after their stellar displays against Fulham on Sunday.

Lucas Torreira gets Arsenal chant as he shines against Fulham

Lucas Torreira was greeted by the dulcet tones of the Arsenal away fans as he strutted his stuff around the pitch at Craven Cottage on Sunday.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal celebrates after the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Cech, Iwobi, Lacazette and Torreira up for Arsenal Player of the Month

Petr Cech, Alex Iwobi, Alexandre Lacazette and Lucas Torreira are all up for Arsenal's Player of the Month award for September after the Gunners won every game over that period.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal celebrates after the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Emery gives injury update: I hope that Torreira will be okay for Sunday

Unai Emery says he hopes Lucas Torreira will be okay for Sunday, but it was safer to take him off early against FC Vorskla.

Arsenal fans spot Lucas Torreira doing something hilarious in team photo

Lucas Torreira may not have started a game for Arsenal since arriving in the summer, but the Uruguayan is already a big favourite with Arsenal fans.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 165: The Swiss (slow) Liam Brady (who can’t tackle or dribble)

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Helen talk through a happy away day in Newcastle, surprising left foot finishes,...
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal celebrates after the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal early team news: Torreira to start on Thursday

Lucas Torreira will get his first Arsenal start on Thursday when FC Vorskla Poltava arrive in town.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal chases the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Analysing why Unai Emery is starting Matteo Guendouzi and not Lucas Torreira

Lucas Torreira was Arsenal’s most expensive signing of the summer. When on the pitch, he has been objectively and subjectively one of the best players on the pitch. So why has he yet to start a match under Unai Emery?
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on September 15, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Six questions for Unai Emery to answer

Modern football loves nothing better than a snap judgement – with players and managers written off or over-hyped on a tiny window of evidence. At Arsenal this season, people are bound to be rushing to a conclusion about the Unai Emery era after the departure of Arsene Wenger.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal looks on ahead of the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on September 15, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Unai Emery on Torreira, Guendouzi & Ozil

Arsenal picked up their second away win of the season when they beat Newcastle United 2-1 on Saturday at St. James' Park.
Uruguay's midfielder Lucas Torreira (R) vies for the ball with Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo during the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between Uruguay and Portugal at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi on June 30, 2018. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Study suggests Torreira was better value for money than Ronaldo

Lucas Torreira was better value for money than Cristiano Ronaldo, according to a study by the CIES Football Observatory.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal sits on the bench before the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Picture: Lucas Torreira back in training with Arsenal after injury scare

Lucas Torreira is back in training with Arsenal after an injury scare on international duty, based on a photo posted by head coach Unai Emery.

Great news about Lucas Torreria’s injury

Arsenal fans can breathe a sigh of relief after it was revealed that Lucas Torreira was substituted at half-time against Mexico as a precaution.
HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: Martin Caceres #22 of Uruguay argues with referee Ismael Elfath after a penaltyb kick was given to Mexico in the first half during the International Friendly match between Mexico and Uruguay at NRG Stadium on September 7, 2018 in Houston, United States. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira injured

Just as it looked as if Lucas Torreira might return from this international break as an Arsenal starter, the Uruguayan picked up a knock while playing for his country.
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Elneny, Ramsey and Aubameyang score as Arsenal stars impress over international break

At the mid-way point of the international break, things are going very well for Arsenal's stars with their countries.

This is why Arsenal fans want Lucas Torreira to start

Arriving in the summer after an impressive World Cup, Lucas Torreira has yet to start a Premier League game for Arsenal.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal is faced by Junior Hoilett of Cardiff City during the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

What we’ve learned from Arsenal’s first 4 games

The season has barely got started and instead of talking about round five of the Premier League, we’re twiddling our thumbs and talking about an international tournament nobody cares about or wants.
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Episode 163: Winning away in Wales (just)

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita talk through the ups, downs, howitzers and howlers of our conquering of...
Arsenal's Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech gestures on the pitch after 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. Arsenal won the game 4-1. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL

Video: Cech gifts gloves to fans and ensures others do the same with their...

Petr Cech showed his class after Arsenal's victory over Cardiff City, first gifting his gloves to young supporters in the crowd, then making sure other stars did the same with their shirts.

Who are Arsenal’s best central midfield pairing?

Arsenal battled hard to win 3-2 against Cardiff City on Sunday, but it's starting to become apparent the central midfield pairing starting matches aren't getting results.
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Lacazette to get his first start? Predicted XI vs Cardiff City

Arsenal face Cardiff City away in their fourth game of the 2018/19 Premier League season, with Unai Emery's side looking to build on their first win against West Ham United last weekend.

What is Arsenal’s best midfield trio?

Losing matches is just something you have to deal with in football, but defeat to Manchester City helped to give us some insight about who should play in Arsenal's midfield trio.

How much did Arsenal really spend and receive from transfers this summer?

In terms of arrivals, the summer window is shut for English clubs but they can still sell players until the end of the month.
Eddie Nketiah, Reiss Nelson and Tyreece John-Jules (Photo by David Price)

Arsenal vs Lazio update: Nketiah and Nelson join squad + Monreal, Xhaka and Torreira...

Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson are both in the squad to face Lazio in Stockholm on Saturday night, in Arsenal's final pre-season friendly before the real football begins next weekend.

Lucas Torreira travels to London to begin pre-season on Monday

Lucas Torreira is on his way to London, ahead of pre-season training starting on Monday, and he posted a picture on Instagram to show his journey is underway.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Donaletti: Torreira tactically the strongest midfielder in Europe after Busquets

Lucas Torreira's former coach Marcello Donatelli claims the Uruguayan is one of the most intelligent players in Europe, from a tactical standpoint.
KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: Granit Xhaka of Switzerland celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Serbia and Switzerland at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 22, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Rated: Arsenal’s 10 players in this summer’s World Cup

This summer, Arsenal had 10 players participating in the World Cup, if you include new signing Lucas Torreira, so let's take a look at how they all got on.
Uruguay's midfielder Lucas Torreira (R) vies for the ball with Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo during the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between Uruguay and Portugal at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi on June 30, 2018. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Torreira named in Guardian’s u23 World Cup team of the tournament

Lucas Torreira has been named in the Guardian's World Cup team of the tournament, as the competition comes to an end today.

Torreira says farewell to Sampdoria on social media

Lucas Torreira has posted an emotional farewell to the Sampdoria fans on social media, after completing his move to Arsenal earlier this month.

Arsenal deal named 2nd most exciting ahead of new season

Arsenal’s deal for Lucas Torreira has been named as one of the 10 most exciting transfers this summer ahead of the new season, coming in at number two behind the uninspired choice of Riyad Mahrez to Manchester City at number one.

‘I could not believe it’: Torreira talks about his personal call from Emery to...

Lucas Torreira has spoken out on the moment Unai Emery got on phone to convince him to join Arsenal, and his pride at becoming the first Uruguayan to play for the club.

Torreira confirms July 30th return to Arsenal

Lucas Torreira has confirmed he'll return to Arsenal at the end of the month, after some supporters were concerned he wouldn't make it back in time for the start of the Premier League.
Uruguay's midfielder Lucas Torreira attends a presse conference on July 5, 2018 at the Nizhny Novgorod stadium in Nizhny Novgorod on the eve of their Russia 2018 World Cup quarter final football match against France. (Photo by Martin BERNETTI / AFP)

Torreira to get number 11

Sampdoria have announced that they have sold Lucas Torreira to Arsenal.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 156: Coming home?

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew in London and Anita in Croatia talk about truncated transfer windows, VAR, Arsenal arrivals...

3 medicals take place at Arsenal

Arsenal’s medical staff had a busy day at London Colney on Monday with three medicals seemingly taking place.

Torreira’s Arsenal shirt number

It’s now a case of ‘when’ not ‘if’ Lucas Torreira will join Arsenal, so what shirt number will the midfielder get when he arrives?
Uruguay's midfielder Lucas Torreira attends a presse conference on July 5, 2018 at the Nizhny Novgorod stadium in Nizhny Novgorod on the eve of their Russia 2018 World Cup quarter final football match against France. (Photo by Martin BERNETTI / AFP)

Torreira admits he ‘can’t waste big’ Arsenal opportunity

Lucas Torreira has told the media that the chance to join Arsenal is one that he 'couldn’t waste'.
VERONA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: Lucas Torreira of UC Sampdoria looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and UC Sampdoria at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2017 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

The details of Torreira’s imminent deal with Arsenal

Details are starting to emerge about the specifics of Lucas Torreira's deal with Arsenal, which is due to be confirmed this week.
Uruguay's midfielder Lucas Torreira attends a presse conference on July 5, 2018 at the Nizhny Novgorod stadium in Nizhny Novgorod on the eve of their Russia 2018 World Cup quarter final football match against France. (Photo by Martin BERNETTI / AFP)

Lucas Torreira heads straight to Arsenal before returning to Uruguay

Lucas Torreira is heading straight to Arsenal for a medical before returning to his home country for a holiday following his World Cup exploits.
France's forward Antoine Griezmann (L) vies with Uruguay's midfielder Lucas Torreira during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Uruguay and France at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod on July 6, 2018. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

Arsenal left with just 2 things to do in this window

With the signing of Lucas Torreira, Arsenal will finish their senior team recruitment however they will also look to bring in a youth player before the window closes.