Arsenal New-Boy Ryo Miyaichi Unconcerned By Comparisons To Cristiano Ronaldo
Japanese youngster confident of making impact at the Emirates
By John Elmes
Jan 3, 2011 3:44:00 PM
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Arsenal"s new signing Ryo Miyaichi is unconcerned by comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo and is confident he will make an impact at the club.Manager Arsene Wenger decided to sign the gifted Japanese youngster last month after an impressive trial period over the summer.
18-year-old Miyaichi has represented his country at youth level and is a highly-regarded prospect. The winger, who is lightning quick, has already prompted comparisons to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry and Real Madrid star Ronaldo.
Miyaichi however, has shrugged off such praise, insisting he is still a raw player.
"I don"t feel pressured (by the comparisons) but I know in myself that I have nowhere near the talent of such great players as Cristiano Ronaldo and Thierry Henry," he told Kyodo News. "I just have to do my best to one day come close to being the kind of players they are."
The Gunners previous Japanese import, Junichi Inamoto, failed to make a single league appearance in the team but Miyaichi has vowed to succeed where his compatriot failed.
He added: "I"m confident I have the ability to penetrate defenses over there and hopefully I"ll be given the marks that I am looking for.
"I just have to go there and give it a shot, compete and hopefully one day I will be standing on the pitch at Emirates Stadium."
Miyaichi already has the backing of Wenger, after the Frenchman revealed his delight at his acquisition.
Wenger said: "I look forward to helping him fulfill his potential here at Arsenal. 경이의 스피드를 자랑하는 윈가 18세 미야이치, 이미, 아스날의 전설인 티엘리·앙리나 레알 마드리드의 크리스티아노·호나우도라고 비교 되기 시작하고 있다.
그러나, 그는 자신이 미숙한 선수인 것을 강조하고 있다.
「압력을 느낄 것은 없다.자기 자신, CR7 (이)나 앙리와 같이 위대한 선수가 가지고 있는 재능과는 먼 것은 알고 있다.언제의 날이나 그들의 레벨에 접근하도록(듯이) 최선을 다하는 것 뿐이다」
언젠가 레알의 10번을 입고 싶다고 하고 있는 일본인 1년에 나카타를 넘는다고 한 조선인과는 조금 다르다.
