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Arsene Wenger: Eden Hazard can’t replace Ronaldo

Arsene Wenger: Eden Hazard can’t replace Ronaldo

La Liga
Real Madrid still haven’t seen the real Eden Hazard, according to formal Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger – but even when they do, he still won’t replace Ronaldo. Hazard registered his first La Liga goal and assist in Madrid’s last match before the international break, a 4-2 victory over Granada which kept Zinedine Zidane’s side top of the league table. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite their position, Real Madrid have already faltered this season and are yet to discover their best form. "He will be the answer but not in replacing Ronaldo, that is for sure,” Wenger told beIN Sports when asked about Eden Hazard. “He will not score 50 goals a year because that's now how they play football. "They need another goalscorer at Real Madrid because [Ka...
Van Persie hits back at Mertesacker over Arsene Wenger criticism

Van Persie hits back at Mertesacker over Arsene Wenger criticism

Premier League
Robin van Persie has hit back at his former Arsenal teammate Per Mertesacker over his comments about Arsene Wenger. The Dutchman played in the same Arsenal side as the former Germany international for a solitary campaign before his acrimonious exit to Manchester United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mertesacker played a key role in three FA Cup victories in the space of three years but the commanding centre-half felt such a talented group of individuals would have won more silverware had Wenger been more ruthless. Van Persie told the Daily Mail: ‘My opinion at first is that loads of ex-players are making a book, it’s sort of fashion to write a book, which I will personally not do. That is his opinion, he can have that. I’m not really going into th...
Wenger writes off Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s ‘Immature’ Man Utd youngsters

Wenger writes off Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s ‘Immature’ Man Utd youngsters

Premier League
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fears Manchester United’s current group of youngsters lack the potential to emulate the side’s celebrated class of ’92. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Players like Ryan Giggs, David Beckham and Paul Scholes all graduated from the club’s academy to play important roles in a decade of Premier League dominance under Sir Alex Ferguson at United. After missing out on Champions League qualification last campaign, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has sold the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez, placing his faith in a group of young talent. Wales winger Daniel James, a summer signing from Swansea, has made an incredible start to his United career with three goals in four games, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka looks a good piece of business...
‘Salah is obsessed with finishing’: Arsene Wenger hits out at Liverpool forward for being too greedy

‘Salah is obsessed with finishing’: Arsene Wenger hits out at Liverpool forward for being too greedy

Premier League
Former Arsene Wenger has given his verdict on the Mohamed Salah-Sadio Mane saga, believing the Egypt forward is "too obsessed" with scoring and needs to improve his decision making. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp was forced to play down Mane's angry display after being substituted in the 3-0 victory at Burnley last week. The Senegal international, who scored his fourth goal in as many matches, become annoyed after failing to receive a pass from Mohamed Salah late in the game. He was taken off afterwards and proceeded to show a side to his character rarely seen in the forward, while Salah came under fire for his part in the incident. And Arsene Wenger has highlighted where Salah can improve his game, although he did ...
Wenger reveals Sarri’s biggest problem at Chelsea

Wenger reveals Sarri’s biggest problem at Chelsea

Premier League
Arsene Wenger believes Chelsea’s lack of pace under Maurizio Sarri is costing them and feels too much pressure is being placed on Eden Hazard. Sarri made an encouraging start as Chelsea head coach as his side went 12 matches unbeaten at the beginning of the Premier League campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But a dip in form over the winter period has seen Chelsea slip into a battle for a top-four place, while Sarri has been criticised for his pattern and his decision to replace N’Golo Kante with Jorginho at the heart of his midfield. Wenger, however, believes Chelsea’s problems stem from a lack of speed in attack and claims the issue forces Hazard to drop deeper in order to influence play. ‘For Sarri it is his first season in England,’ Weng...
Bayern Munich fuel Wenger rumours by calling shock press conference

Bayern Munich fuel Wenger rumours by calling shock press conference

Bundesliga, Premier League
Bayern Munich have sent Arsenal fans into a frenzy by announcing that a shock press conference will take place on Friday. The German giants appointed Niko Kovac as their new head coach in the summer and the 47-year-old got off to a good start, leading the team to seven wins on the bounce at the start of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Bayern’s form has dried up in recent weeks with draws against Augsburg and Ajax and comprehensive defeats against Hertha Berlin and Borussia Monchengladbach. Rumours coming out of the club claim that Kovac is set for an exit, with Arsene Wenger and Zinedine Zidane on a shortlist of possible candidates to take over from the Croatian. And the news that Bayern have called a sudden press conference f...
Aubameyang: Arsenal stagnated under Arsene Wenger

Aubameyang: Arsenal stagnated under Arsene Wenger

Premier League
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has conceded that Arsenal “stagnated” towards the end of Arsene Wenger’s reign at the club, and he is now looking forward to a new start under Unai Emery. After 22 years of stability and continuity in London, the managerial baton at Arsenal has changed hands this summer. Former Paris Saint-Germain boss Emery has been appointed as Wenger’s successor and now has the task of returning Arsenal to the Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Record signing Aubameyang admits that change was needed, telling RMC on the feeling in the dugout: "I think it's a little bit of a mixed feeling in fact. "On one hand, it's strange for all the fans that the coach has left. But it's definitely a fresh start. "Since over the last f...
Arsene Wenger reveals how he stopped Arsenal from losing Mesut Ozil to PSG

Arsene Wenger reveals how he stopped Arsenal from losing Mesut Ozil to PSG

Premier League, Ligue 1
Arsene Wenger has revealed that he helped prevent Arsenal from missing out on the signing of Mesut Ozil. The Germany international made the surprise £42.4 million move to the Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2013. Wenger admits Ozil’s transfer, which was officially completed on deadline day, was at risk from Paris Saint-Germain as they expressed a late interest in signing the German. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former Arsenal manager has revealed that he had to warn PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi off making a move on the morning of the transfer. ‘It was a big signing, because it was a period where we came a little bit out of our financial restrictions,’ Arsene Wenger told Arsenal’s official website. ‘He’s a player who I admired always, who I...
Henry concedes regrets over his relationship with Wenger

Henry concedes regrets over his relationship with Wenger

Premier League
Thierry Henry believes Arsene Wenger deserves a trophy for the way in which he has dealt with pressure over the course of his 22-year tenure. Henry was highly criticised last week when he failed to attend Wenger’s farewell at the Emirates Stadium, fulfilling his contractual obligations with Sky sports. The Arsenal record goalscorer has appeared to endure a slightly strained relationship with the man who catapulted him to super-stardom, regularly criticising his team in his role as TV pundit after failing to land a full-time coaching job. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an emotional interview with Arsenal.com, Henry admitted to having regrets over the way he treated Wenger during his days as a footballer, saying: ‘Unfortunately what you don’t see is ...
Laurent Koscielny ruled out until December after Achilles surgery

Laurent Koscielny ruled out until December after Achilles surgery

Premier League, Trending
Laurent Koscielny has undergone surgery on an Achilles tendon and will miss the World Cup and not return to training until December this year. It is a major blow to Arsene Wenger’s successor at Arsenal, with the club already looking for a way to deal with the retirement of Per Mertesacker this summer and now likely to hasten their search for a new centre-back. Wenger also revealed that he has had multiple job offers since announcing his decision to leave Arsenal at the end of the season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “He is of course devastated - he has had surgery and will be out for six months,” said Wenger. “It is his final year where he will play for the national team and he will miss as well the World Cup. “People with inflamed Achilles, they ...
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