Norwich struggles to assist king - Tzolis could be Arsenal gem
Christos Tzolis has been a star performer in Arsenal's pre-season and continued that with an impressive performance against Manchester City in the Community Shield.
Arsenal's Community Shield victory over Manchester City has highlighted the potential of left winger Christos Tzolis, who contributed two assists in the match. The 24-year-old Greece international, signed for £34m last summer from Club Brugge, has proven to be one of the club's standout performers during pre-season. Tzolis' ability to create chances and provide for his teammates has impressed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who praised his decision-making and work-rate.
Despite struggling for goals during his three-year stint at Norwich, Tzolis flourished on loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf in 2023-24, scoring 24 goals in 35 games. Since joining Arsenal, he has become one of the most reliable creators in European football, with his performance against Manchester City signalling a bright future for the club.
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