David Luiz is Pablo Marí's 'Cicerone' in London

David Luiz and Pablo Marí formed a pair in the middle of the Arsenal defense this Monday in a 0-2 victory against Portsmouth in the fifth round of the FA Cup. The Spanish debuted as a gunner with the Brazilian demonstrating that he is ready. in 90 minutes: five clearances, three aerial duels won and no dribbling. In addition, he was successful with the pass and transmitted security.

Marí got along well with David Luiz in the field and also outside, where Diadema's defender has become his 'cicerone' in these early days at Emirates Stadium and also, by order of the former coach of both, Jorge Jesus, according to the Portuguese newspaper Record.

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Mr. Flamengo, who trained David Luiz at Benfica, continues to maintain an excellent relationship with him and asked him to take care of his black-and-white pupil when he arrived in London. “I talk to him every week, he is my friend and he told me to receive him in the best possible way,” said David Luiz when Mari's signing from Mengao was confirmed.

The defender also did not hesitate to praise the Spaniard after his debut on Monday. “I am very happy for Pablo. He is a great guy and a great player. He has had an excellent game. We are here to help each other. We are 25 players, ready to play for Arsenal and do our best work, “he said. The central Almussafes has fallen well and David Luiz is trying to make everything easier so you only have to worry about what happens in the green, which in his debut already saw that he is able to solve at the highest level.