The backdrop of the Arsenal media room glowed with soft floodlights, freshly replaced after the latest overhaul.
The crests behind the long desk shimmered slightly under the pressure of camera flashes and hot, recycled air.
Izan sat centred, bottle of water to his right, the match ball from the 4–0 demolition of Dinamo Zagreb nestled just beside it — not quite hidden, but not flaunted either.
He wore the club jacket zipped halfway, his collar raised slightly, the number 10 on his chest sharp under the spotlight.
The media officer nodded toward the room, starting the session.
"First question."
A hand shot up — BBC Sport.
A familiar face.
"Two goals and an assist tonight, Izan — what's clicking for you in Europe that seems almost routine now?"
He smiled faintly and adjusted his mic.
"I think it's all about how lucky you are to get chances and to finish them.
