Following Arsenal's 4-1 friendly win over Leverkusen, the team's defender Zinchenko spoke to the media and shared his thoughts on his expectations for the new season, his personal performance and the team's form.
Talking about his newly acquired number 17 jersey, Zinchenko was full of anticipation and emotion. He said, "I hope this number will be my lucky charm. Honestly, it has a special meaning for me because I have always worn this number when I was growing up. I hope it will continue my good luck, let's see what happens. I'm very happy about the goal today, but what's more important to me is for the team to win every game. I will continue to work hard to do my job well and also hope to regain my confidence and win over the fans this season."
Zinchenko gave a positive assessment of the team's overall performance. He believes that the team is gradually returning to form and is on the right path. "During this time we have trained very hard and everyone is fully prepared for the new season." He said, "Although we can't say that we have fully recovered to our best form yet, as long as we give our best and do our best in every game, I believe we can achieve better results."
In addition, Zinchenko singled out the atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium for its impact on the team. He said, "It's a great feeling to be back at the Emirates Stadium, the atmosphere is always great. The support and push from the fans is what keeps us going. Every time we play here, we can feel their passion and strength. We are all delighted to be back here again and look forward to putting on another great performance for the fans on Sunday."
Looking ahead, Zinchenko said that both he and the team will continue to work hard to improve their abilities and levels. "This season is full of challenges and opportunities for me, I will cherish every opportunity to play and contribute to the team." He said, "At the same time, I also believe that our team will get better and better, and we will fight for Arsenal's honor together."
