Arsenal mid-season awards: Hits and Flops

#1 Best: Lucas Torreira

Torreira is the player Arsenal have been crying out for

Arsenal have lacked a Gilberto Silva-esque midfielder ever since the Brazilian left for newer pastures. However, in Lucas Torreira, the Gunners might just have found the midfielder they’ve been crying out for.

Since arriving at the Emirates, Torreira has put in countless dogged displays in the middle third, instantly becoming a hit with the Emirates faithful.

A bundle of energy, the Uruguayan isn’t shy of a tackle and gets stuck in to ensure his side maintain control in the centre of the park.

Additionally, he has adapted extremely well to the frenetic nature of the league and Arsenal’s passing style. Torreira is at the heart of every good Arsenal move and controls the tempo of the game with aplomb.

It would be a little too harsh to call Arsenal a one-man team but whenever the midfielder fails to influence proceedings, the Gunners have a tough job containing the opposition. Hence, Torreira’s influence can’t be overstated enough.

For years, Arsenal have been fretting over a player comprising of such a skill-set yet, that type of player remained elusive. But then, to the delight of many Gooners, the diminutive Uruguayan came along and ended the agonizing wait.