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Arsenal Legend Backs Lucas Torreira to Emulate Premier League Hero With 'Natural' Style

Arsenal and Brazil legend Gilberto Silva has revealed that he thinks Gunners' new boy Lucas Torreira can emulate Chelsea star N'Golo Kante's impact in English football, and told the Uruguayan what he needs to do to succeed.

Unai Emery made Torreira one of his first signings in north London when he paid £22.5m to bring the 22-year-old to the Emirates from Sampdoria, in the hope that he could provide a bit of protection to a fragile back four.

Torreira starred for Uruguay at the World Cup, but is yet to start for his new side despite impressing in short cameos in the victories against West Ham and Cardiff.