Arsene Wenger has now made it clear that he would be signing a new defender only if Gallas leaves Arsenal this summer.
Just when we all got excited about possible transfers which Arsenal would be making in the wake of 6th successive trophy less season, manager is back to his frugal ways of not spending and believing his current squad is good enough to win a trophy without spending. I personally feel that even with Gallas extending his stay we are one quality defender short if we want to seriously win anything next season.
If you were to ask me, defense is the first position where we need to buy. Remember how often we have conceded soft goals at the back this season. Lets assume even if Gallas stays with Arsenal, what is the probability of a 32 year old who has already been out injured for most of this season to remain fit for the entire duration of the next season. Even in Carling cups where Arsene has time and again groomed young players he has always preferred an experienced defender in all the matches. That would mean, Vermaelen will be playing bulk of the matches for Arsenal at the back and I am not sure how well he can cope up with so many matches. God forbid if he gets injured, we would again be facing same old problems which we have faced this season with all our injuries. With due respect to Djourou, he is still raw and like Song he is a makeshift central defender. I have no doubts about his potential however at the back he still needs exposure and just by letting him play odd school matches wont make him ready for the league and champions league. I hope Arsene is looking at Cambell and Silvestre only as back up option and not someone whom he would be playing often.
Sometimes in football as in life it is imperative that lessons are learned from your past mistakes. By not spending on new players and letting our important players leave time and again we have been deprived of glory and silverware. I hope Arsene realizes this now or otherwise it might be too late, for some fans it is already late!!!!!!!
Thoughts????
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