Newcastle United youngster Gael Bigirimana is looking forward to linking up alongside Dutchman http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vurnon-Anita-c36486 in tonight’s Europa League clash against Atromitos.
The young defensive midfield player was signed up from Coventry City in July and is rated very highly by manager http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alan-c4244 Pardew.
The player had impressed many in the second division of English football, despite his former club having suffered relegation. Bigirimana is compared to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Essien-c25294 in many ways; his ability to sit in front of the back four and read the game, break up
opposition attack and work as the team’s engine, tirelessly and effortlessly.
It comes as no surprise that the manager moved for the youngster in the summer transfer window. Bigirimana has been impressive in the Magpies’ pre season tour and made his debut in the first leg of the Europa League play off in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Greece-c2908.
The midfielder featured alongside Anita in the midfield as Newcastle went on to earn a draw and a vital away goal in the first leg of the game. The player is looking forward to playing alongside the Dutchman once again and hopes to help his side to victory.
Speaking to the press, the midfield enforcer talked about his learning experience with the club so far and the senior players who have helped him settle into Premier League life.
“Vurnon played a great game, and I am just learning from all these players.”
“Cheick and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Yohan-Cabaye-c37423 are very good friends – just like brothers – and they are helping me here.”
“They are good people and I am learning every day. You take things one step at a time, and in this football life, if you work hard, you will earn your rewards.”
The player also spoke about the first leg clash in Greece and said that he is looking forward to tonight’s game and hopes to make an impact in midfield.
“Playing in the first leg was a good experience for the team. Hopefully, I will be involved in the second leg.”
“I am just here to decrease my mistakes and make sure the manager can have confidence in me.”
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