Arsenal fans have compared Willian to his former Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard after reacting on social media to the Brazilian's physique during their pre-season defeat by Hibernian earlier this week.
The 32-year-old had a horrendous first season in north London after leaving Stamford Bridge on a free transfer, managing just one goal and seven assists in his 37 appearances last term.
And Willian's pre-season preparation has so far followed in a similar vein as he struggled in the first half of Arsenal's 2-1 defeat at Easter Road on Tuesday before he was substituted at half-time for Emile Smith Rowe.