Alexis Sanchez has been one ofArsenal's key men in the early stages of this season, and returningright-back Carl Jenkinson says he is thrilled to be back at the Emirates Stadium where he can link up with world-class talents such as the Chil.
Jenkinson is back in the fray under Arsene Wenger after two successful years on loan at West Ham, and says he has been taken aback by the work-rate of the Chilean star.
It's a pleasure to play behind a player like that,� Jenkinson toldArsenal Player. On the ball he's fantastic and people know what he offers and what he can bring, and just to see his workrate is great.
People underestimate how hard he works sometimes because people always look at what he can do with the ball, but his workrate is exceptional. That's always nice to have in front of you as a full back, to have that protection.
The last thing you want is a winger who's staying upfield, hugging the touchline and not helping you out defensively. With Alexis, he helps you out defensively as well as and when he can. It was a pleasure to play with him as I haven't played with him before.
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It's not just Alexis, though, this squad is riddled with world-class players,� Jenkinson added. "That's the sort of environment I want to be in. I want to play with players of that character, of that stature, because I think it'll bring the best out of me as a footballer.
Who wouldn't want to be on a football pitch with players like that? I've been watching the boys from the sidelines for what seems like an eternity now because I'd been out for so long, but to be back on the pitch and playing with the boys has been a long time coming and I'm just enjoying every moment of that now.�