It would appear that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is not yet willing to play new signing Gabriel Paulista as he believes the 24-year-old could concede goals.
This now means that despite being the new star every Gooner wants to see play it is highly unlikely that he will make his debut against Aston Villa on Sunday.
‘At the moment, he doesn’t speak a word of English, and that can cost you goals,’ Wenger said.
‘If you mix ‘going forwards’ with ‘going backwards’, it can cost you.
‘You always have to give players time to adapt, especially in a defensive position, because you need to know your partners and need to communicate as well.
‘He’s ready to go. He’ll be in the squad [against Aston Villa], certainly. He started his training yesterday and looks fit.’
