Andre Santos learnt his trade after joining Arsenal

 
25 April 2013

Andre Santos claims he found out how to play as a full-back only after moving to Arsenal.

Santos, currently on loan at Brazilian side Gremio, was heavily criticised for his substandard defending during his time at Emirates Stadium.

He said: “It was [in England] that I learnt I was a full-back, whose first priority is to defend properly and to get forward only when it’s necessary.”

Santos (above) also believes he lost his place in the Brazil team because to a lack of focus.

He added: “I made mistakes, which were more to do with me getting distracted than anything else. You have to maintain maximum focus because there are thousands of players who want your place.”

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