Gilberto Silva is determined to stay with Arsenal and
fight for his place in the side.
The 31-year-old midfielder has found regular first-team football
hard to come by this season following the emergence of the
successful partnership of Cesc Fabregas and Mathieu Flamini.
And the Brazilian international's lack of involvement has led to
rumours linking him with a move to Juventus.
However, Gilberto - whose contract expires in June 2009 - says he
is 100 per cent focused on regaining his place in The Gunners
starting XI.
"At the moment, I prefer not to think about moving and to fight for
my position," Gilberto told the Daily Star.
Professional
"This is what I have in mind, to get back in the team and hope I
can achieve that as soon as possible.
"But I know the team is playing well and so are the guys in my
position, especially Mathieu.
"I will do my job, and I did that again against Tottenham, which
was another good opportunity for me to show that I am capable to
come back into the team.
"You have to respect everybody, be professional and wait for your
chance to come again."
