Arsenal star says entire squad backs Arsene Wenger

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has stated everyone at the North London club backs Arsene Wenger, who has come under criticism this season.

Wenger has found himself a target for critics after Arsenal lost their opening two Champions League group stage matches, where Cech was dropped in order to give playing time to David Ospina.

Speaking exclusively to TalkSport, Cech commented on the vast support Wenger receives at the club and also explained his decision to join the Gunners this summer from London rivals Chelsea.

“In football everything changes fast, so you need to have a clear vision and support from people at the club. Obviously the board and everyone at Arsenal believe in the manager – that’s why he’s still here. It’s not just for the way you are – it must be for the way you work, too.”

“The public only see the game, they don’t see all the things that are happening behind the scenes. So, sometimes, judging people only on the fraction of the time you see them working can lead to different opinions.”

“He introduced me to the vision the club has for the coming years, to the reason why certain things are the way they are now and how they will be next year and the year after. I really liked the project in the way it matches my ambition and motivations.”

“It’s a difficult decision to go from Chelsea to Arsenal, but I believed it was the right decision because I wanted to be part of the Premier League at a club that matches my ambitions. With Arsenal, that all came together.”

Cech has made a significant contribution at Arsenal this season, playing in every Premier League match and keeping four clean sheets, conceding just 7 goals.