Liverpool’s current dip in type has caught the eye of one of many recreation’s nice thinkers, with Arsene Wenger utilizing us because the benchmark to spotlight how far Arsenal have come.
Talking on beIN SPORTS, the previous Gunners supervisor stated Mikel Arteta’s aspect now boast a “extra full squad” than the reigning Premier League champions, pointing to our makeshift line-ups in current weeks as proof.
Wenger compares Arsenal’s energy to Liverpool’s present state of affairs
Requested whether or not Arsenal can problem for the title this season, Wenger replied: “Sure, with none hesitation. You would possibly say that I say that yearly however I consider this 12 months they’re actually geared up to cope with any issues.”
He went on to checklist Arsenal’s squad depth earlier than contrasting it with our personal present challenges, saying: “Examine them with Liverpool, I watched them towards Chelsea and Szoboszlai was at right-back and Gravenberch was centre-back. Arsenal wouldn’t be in that sort of place.”
These feedback got here after a troublesome few weeks for us, with defeats towards Crystal Palace, Galatasaray, Chelsea and Manchester United piling strain on Arne Slot.
Jamie Carragher lately admitted that “it’s in all probability the primary time questions are being requested in regards to the supervisor,” whereas Theo Walcott additionally questioned how the Dutchman will “react to shedding so many video games.”
Wenger’s message to Slot and Liverpool’s big-money signings
Regardless of the criticism, Wenger did provide a be aware of perspective, saying that point and togetherness can be key for our new-look squad.
“The gamers have the expertise — Isak has the expertise and Wirtz has the expertise,” Wenger stated.
“However in fact in the mean time they haven’t reached their stage. Possibly they should undergo a troublesome interval, present whole dedication to the workforce after which the arrogance will come again.”
It’s a good level from a person who is aware of all about constructing and rebuilding elite sides.
And whereas Arsenal might at the moment have the depth he speaks of, we’ve received the confirmed successful mentality – one thing that also counts for lots over the course of an extended Premier League season.
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