Vermaelen-Help Please

Only Wenger and Vermaelen really know, not anyone here on 606
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true, but as arsenal fans youre far more informed about anything arsenal player related than ill be, having read or heard different sources.

As i said, the injury was the main thing that i was interested in, and if it was anything serious or if it was just a "cant continue in the wc" kind of thing (2-3 weeks)

He was labelled 'doubtful' for the quarter final

Pretty sure he will be okay now

Need to bear in mind that Vermaelen has had a series of recurrent injuries since the initial one that gave Koscielny and Mertesacker the chance to play regularly together and for the partnership they have.

There's no way imo that Vermaelen will be considered 1st-choice unless one of Kos or Merts sustains a longterm injury.

I'm dubious about his physical state to be honest, irrespective of his injuries at the World Cup.

So, would you rather wenger went out and bought a centre back that will knock either mertesacker or koscielny to the bench, or someone to back them up?

Any names that may realistically interest you?

thanks for all the answers by the way.

comment by stonfacd (U1298)
posted 5 minutes ago
So, would you rather wenger went out and bought a centre back that will knock either mertesacker or koscielny to the bench, or someone to back them up?

Any names that may realistically interest you?
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Would prefer a player that would improve the team, so if we can get a player better than Mert or Kos that can force their way into the 1st team then excellent.

But as long as the individual is an able deputy then that would suffice.

I wouldn't speculate on names, cos i never even heard of Koscienly before he joined and now he's a french international

So, would you rather wenger went out and bought a centre back that will knock either mertesacker or koscielny to the bench, or someone to back them up?

Any names that may realistically interest you?

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Regardless of Vermaelen leaving or not (I do think he'll be sold as it goes), Arsenal could do with another centreback. If Vermaelen leaves, I'd argue strongly that they'd realistically need 2 defenders to act as cover over an entire season.

The problem is, persuading a player (quality player) to move to you, when it's pretty much nailed-on that you won't be considered a 1st-teamer, can prove problematic.

Fabian Schär looks a good bet for me, young, but already has good pedigree.

I wouldn't speculate on names, cos i never even heard of Koscienly before he joined and now he's a french international
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fair enough...

Thanks anyway

See, Arsenal and Liverpool fans can get along in perfect harmony.

comment by stonfacd (U1298)
posted 3 hours, 12 minutes ago
I wouldn't speculate on names, cos i never even heard of Koscienly before he joined and now he's a french international
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fair enough...

can't see us selling to you lot though. Not after Suarez slágging match......see more to Man U with a possible swap for Jones/Smalling or Nani...

Thanks anyway

See, Arsenal and Liverpool fans can get along in perfect harmony.
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who invited this scouse twát on here?............


Only kidding....

Vermaelen is fragile, great shame, injuries have taken there toll, if I was a another club's supporter I'd be wary of taking him on, and I wouldn't rely on him too much as part of our squad, we definitely should buy a centre back but we won't.