Arsenal caretaker manager Freddie Ljungberg admits he plans to work closely with Nicolas Pepe to help him adapt.

The Ivorian international has barely made an impact since his £72million deadline day transfer from Lille.

Ljungberg said: “Sometimes when you come from a different league, it takes time to adapt on and off the pitch.

“I plan on talking to Nico about this because he is an important player for this club.

“I don't think it's a lack of confidence. I just think it's moving to a new country and a new way of playing.

“So we're going to have a little chat about what I expect from him and how I want him to play."

Pepe has, so far, scored just one penalty in the league and two late free-kicks against VitoriaGuimaraes in the Europa League six weeks ago.