'You just want to hug him': Mikel Arteta names one 'adorable' Arsenal player

Takehiro Tomiyasu has returned to London following the Asian Cup. He can now help his team with the left-back position, as Zinchenko has a calf injury.

Tomiyasu is showing a great performance this season and Arteta won't hesitate to put him in the starting XI knowing his skills. However, football skills are not the only thing Arteta likes about Tomiyasu. Arsenal boss values the positivity and humbleness of the Japanese.

Arteta told the press: "You just want to hug him all day and be next to him. He’s always smiling, he’s always positive. The way he looks after people and how humble he is, it’s just adorable."

You'll see more of Takehiro Tomiyasu's hugs, as his new long-term contract at Arsenal will be announced soon.

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