Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares has been told he has plenty to learn about what is required of a left-back by a man who knew all about the position in Nigel Winterburn.
The Portugal Under-21 international was purchased from Benfica last summer becoming the first of six additions to the Arsenal squad in one very busy window. From the outset, Tavares was always viewed as a deputy for first-choice left-back Kieran Tierney and actually impressed when he was called upon.
Towards the tail-end of last year, Tavares enjoyed a number of positive showings for the Gunners both in the Carabao Cup and Premier League as he played a big part in league wins against the likes of Aston Villa and Newcastle United. Yet, the turn of the calendar year appeared to mark the beginning of a steep decline for the full-back.
