Sagna claims there has been concrete interest in him during his spell in North London but he remains focused and is determined to succeed under his ‘second father’ Arsene Wenger.
‘The boss is a great guy and he is the reason I adapted to life in England on and off the pitch straight away. He’s a great teacher and he teaches you things nobody else can, he is not only my football coach but also my life coach.’
Sagna needed the support of Wenger when he endured an injury-ravaged season last year where he struggled to replicate his form from the previous two seasons as injuries prevented him from contributing to the team in the same way he had.
He talks fondly about teammate Emmanuel Eboue who has become his understudy as a result of his unfailing displays in the right full-back position. He says with a throaty laugh:
‘I joke with him and say ‘Eboue, I play because the boss is resting you for the big games’ but he says ‘No Bac, you’re older so when you’re tired, I’ll play’, but I’m only a few months older.’
Despite this friendly banter, competition for places is fierce and Sagna knows he has to fight to win his place back after seeing red against Manchester City last week means he will sit out for another game.
‘We like to joke but Eboue is a great player and if I don’t play well I know he is there so he helps me in a way because I can see him taking my place if I’m not good enough.’
It has been made clear by the Frenchman that he is indeed good enough and with wandering showings by Premier League full-backs this year it would surprise none if Sagna is once again named in the PFA Team of the Year.
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Written by Saad Noor
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