Wenger: Nasri not suited to defensive role
Written by Mark Brus on Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Arsène Wenger does not plan to use Samir Nasri in a defensive midfield role this season.
The manager experimented Nasri in that role towards the end of last season, but says he now prefers Denilson in that position.
"I do not say that he could not," Wenger told Arsenal.com "Samir is very tactically astute, but he is attracted forwards. He loves the offensive game.
"Samir is more a player who has pace, is versatile around the box and can finish. It would be a sacrifice to put him down there. Also he has a little handicap in the air."
Alex Song has made the position his this season, but will need a worthy replacement in January when he jets off for the African Cup of Nations.
"We have Denilson who can fill that role. He is more suited than Samir at the moment.
"He likes [that defensive role] and certainly, technically and tactically, he can do it but I believe he can be more efficient up front."
User Comments
© 2000-2010 Arsenal Mania. All rights reserved. Site developed by Chongster. Page processed in 0.02 seconds.
