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‘Willian doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone’ – David Luiz backing fellow Brazilian at Arsenal

David Luiz says Willian “doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone” as he continues to scratch around for form at Arsenal.

The Gunners were considered to have pulled off quite a coup when luring the Brazil international onto their books in the summer of 2020.

After seven years at Chelsea, which delivered two Premier League titles, the 32-year-old crossed London to take on a new challenge at Emirates Stadium.

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His experience was expected to be put to good use by Mikel Arteta, but Willian has struggled to make an impact at Arsenal – leading to him coming in for plenty of criticism.