Published 18:37 IST, July 1st 2020

Who is Bruno Mazziotti? Arsenal eye PSG physio to replace Liverpool-bound Chris Morgan

Arsenal are set to sign PSG physio Bruno Mazziotti to replace the outgoing Chris Morgan. Here's a look at who is Bruno Mazziotti and his career so far.

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Arsenal are set to d physiorapist Bru Mazziotti to Mikel Arteta's backroom staff ahe of next season. PSG physio will replace Chris Morgan who will return to Liverpool, where he enjoyed a great working relationship with Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson and James Milner among ors. Mazziotti's signing as Arsenal physio is a huge boost to club, with Brazilian kwn for his work with Neymar as PSG physio and has good relations with Gunners' technical director Edu. Here's a look at who is Bru Mazziotti and his career.

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Who is Bru Mazziotti? Mazziotti's career at a glance

According to Football London, Bru Mazziotti is a physiorapist and has background as a professional footballer. He was appointed at Corinthians as club physio in December 2008 and held that position for seven years before switching to take up a position at SD Luneng in December 2015. w-PSG physio left six months later and n returned in January 2017 for a period of 16 months. In July 2018, he was appointed as PSG physio by Ligue 1 giants and has h a largely successful tenure with French champions. Arsenal's technical director Edu is keen on signing Bru Mazzotti as Arsenal physio and could use his Brazilian connections to lure his fellow countryman into Mikel Arteta's backroom staff. 

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Who is Bru Mazziotti? Mazziotti's miracle work with Neymar

Bru Mazziotti's work with Neymar is what shot him to fame. In his debut season in France, Brazilian international broke  fifth metatarsal in his right foot four months before 2018 World Cup. However, under Mazziotti's care, former Barcelona star me a quick return and was fit for opener against Switzerland, where he played  full 90 minutes. According to David Ornstein from Athletic, PSG physio is rated highly by Neymar, Thiago Silva, Ronaldo and former Chelsea striker Alexandre Pato. According to a 2018 report by ESPN, Dani Alves and Marquinhos were also keen to work with Mazziotti at PSG.

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Who is Bru Mazziotti? Chris Morgan to return to Liverpool

Arsenal physio Chris Morgan is set to leave Emirates at end of current season and will take up a position at Liverpool. Morgan spent a dece at Anfield before exiting in 2016 but will return after spells at LA Galaxy, Crystal Palace and Arsenal. Liverpool stalwarts Jordan Henderson and James Milner enjoy a strong relationship with Englishman. Bru Mazziotti, who is set leave PSG at end of ir Champions League campaign, is Mikel Arteta's first choice of replacement as Arsenal physio. 

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Who is Bru Mazziotti? Arsenal form in Premier league

2019-20 season has been among  worst seasons for Arsenal in recent years. Gunners have been inconsistent throughout  campaign and are likely to miss out on European football next season. While Arsenal are showing signs of improvement under Mikel Arteta, journey to upper echelons of Premier League table is a long one for Gunners. Arsenal are currently 10th in Premier League table and a win against relegation-threatened rwich will help Gunners close  gap on arch-rivals Tottenham, who are seventh and occupy potentially final European slot. 

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18:37 IST, July 1st 2020