Piero Hincapie has had to be patient to kick-start his Arsenal career, but he is finally starting to pick up some momentum after his full debut against Brighton.
The defender signed from Bayer Leverkusen on an initial loan over the summer, which has the option of a permanent deal next year.
Injuries have impacted Hincapie, however, meaning he hasn’t been able to feature as much as expected early on.
A first appearance in the Premier League was then followed up by a full debut for Arsenal against Brighton, with a busy night for the star.
Piero Hincapie impresses fans on full Arsenal debut
Piero Hincapie was busy in his first start for Arsenal, in a game that was quite open at the Emirates Stadium.
A much-changed home side created plenty of counter-attacking opportunities for the visitors, with the defence called into action plenty.
The partnership of Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera stood firm, however, with fans going on to praise their latest debutant on social media.
One fan said: “Hincapie is going to be a fan favourite soon, absolute warrior.”
Another added: “Hincapie looks so sharp. Amazing baller.”
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The praise continued, as one supporter said: “Hincapie yeah… DEMON.”
The pace and physicality of the star was a key talking point, as another fan said: “Hincapie is RAPID.”
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Others have started to think about what is to come for Hincapie, stating: “Hincapie has been so impressive tonight he’s going to show how much of an important player he’s going to be.”
The early signs are that the fans are impressed, something that Mikel Arteta predicted just a few days prior.
Mikel Arteta proven right over Piero Hincapie claim
The supporters have been left impressed by Hincapie, which may be a surprise for some, but not for Arteta.
The Arsenal boss predicted the defender to be a hit with the fans just a few days prior to his full debut.
Speaking after Arsenal’s win over Crystal Palace, the manager said: “It’s great to have Piero on the pitch as well. You could sense immediately his aggression, his commitment in every action that he does.
“I think the crowd is going to love him, and [credit to] the rest of the boys that had to come in to win the game.”
The crowd is certainly starting to warm towards the summer signing, even after just three appearances for the side.