{"id":292812,"date":"2023-09-28T13:03:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T13:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/?p=292812"},"modified":"2023-09-28T13:03:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T13:03:53","slug":"emile-smith-rowe-speaks-out-on-arsenal-situation-after-failed-chelsea-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/soccer\/emile-smith-rowe-speaks-out-on-arsenal-situation-after-failed-chelsea-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Emile Smith Rowe speaks out on Arsenal situation after failed Chelsea transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Emile Smith Rowe says he has changed his mentality in order to fight for his place at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta.<\/p>\n
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The 23-year-old didn\u2019t start a game for Arsenal last season and endured a difficult campaign after undergoing groin surgery a year ago.<\/p>\n
Smith Rowe was the subject of a late enquiry from Chelsea in the summer transfer window but Arsenal rejected the approach from their Premier League rivals.<\/p>\n
The midfielder was handed his first start in 499 days\u00a0on Wednesday evening as Arsenal sealed a 1-0 win over Brentford in the Carabao Cup and has credited Arteta with helping improve his mental strength after his lengthy spell on the sidelines.<\/p>\n
\u2018Being at a massive club like Arsenal, we know there is so much competition,\u2019 said Smith Rowe.<\/p>\n
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\u2018It is always going to be challenging, it is always going to be difficult to cement your place in the team. I have just got to keep believing in myself.<\/p>\n
\u2018Coming back and not quite getting back into the team, I have had to stay strong in my head and try to stay as positive as I can.<\/p>\n
\u2018I think the gaffer has really helped me with that. He was helping me through my injury and often pulled me for chats about how I can be mentally stronger, stuff like that.\u2019<\/p>\n
Smith Rowe is also confident that he is fit enough to cope with the demands of Arsenal\u2019s congested fixture schedule heading into the winter.<\/p>\n
\u2018I have changed a bit of my mentality, just to go for it,\u2019 Smith Rowe said.<\/p>\n
\u2018I have not really got anything to lose. I have tried to change that inside me. I used to have a lot of doubts. I used to question my confidence, at times. But now I am really strong. I am feeling really fit and I am taking that into now.<\/p>\n
\u2018The gaffer has really helped me with that. He was helping me through my injury and often pulled me for chats about how I can be mentally stronger. I tried to support the boys as much as I could when I couldn\u2019t help them on the pitch. It was really tough but I am stronger now.\u2019<\/p>\n
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