Wenger to give Coquelin chance for Arsenal
The word on the streets is that Arsene Wenger is going to give Francis Coquelin his first appearance of the season and start him today against Southampton. Coquelin has been crying out for his opportunity and has spoken in the media about thinking of moving on if he was not getting any playing time at Arsenal.
He will need to take his chance and impress because, apart from domestic cup games, there will not be many chances once Jack Wilshere, Tomas Rosicky and Emmanuel Frimpong return within the month. Diaby’s knock, Walcott’s illness and Ramsey’s nightmare for Wales have opened the door for the 21-year old Frenchman, and he needs to get his foot firmly in it today.
Coquelin is a versatile player who can play either right midfield or right back but sees himself mainly as a defensive midfielder. Ha has probably got until January before Wenger looks to bring a new DM into the Emirates so it is now or never time. The player impressed during his season on loan at Lorient but did not feature much for the Gunners on his return last season.
If he has a solid and impressive game today, he may well find himself in the line up that plays in Montpellier on Tuesday. After that Arsenal will take no chances as they travel to Manchester City before hosting Chelsea. Let’s hope Le Coq can show us that he is good enough to be a Gunner.
I like Ramsey but I just don’t think he will ever be good enough for arsenal time to give Coquelin his chance
Opinions divided. What do you think?
12 
9
What are you on about?? He was class last season, and he did impress on loan at Lorient. Disagree with this article
Top Gooner!. Agree or not?:
18 
3
As a RB, Coquelin is ten-times better than Jenkinson. I thought he was going to start the season and push Sagna to fight for his place.
Opinions divided. What do you think?
13 
7
Hidden due to low comment rating. Click here to see.
Out of tune?. Like or Dislike:
2 
14
I’d love to see him in the mid of the field today….C’mon Wenger give the kid half a chance and wait for a suprise….Go gunners go…
Gooner till i die…Thumbs up gooners
Rate this comment:
3 
2
Frimpong will be our watch dog in defence for many years!!
Top Gooner!. Agree or not?:
14 
0
a quality player i think and if he can do his defensive duties properly he could be a great DMF. I feel he is very similar to mascherano.
Rate this comment:
4 
0
We shouldn`t risk diaby even if he is fit for the match
Rate this comment:
7 
1
Give le coq the spot alongside arteta & let him prove himself.
Rate this comment:
5 
0
@Rodrigo Caio – I don’t doubt his playing ability at all, but Frimpong has suffered so many big injuries already. While I’d love to see him make it at the club, he’s hardly a banker due to these injury concerns. Coquelin is similarly talented (IMO a much better pure footballer) and should be kept and developed if at all possible. The 2 could compliment eachother very well in the same midfield anyway.
Rate this comment:
6 
0
If Coquelin plays very well today he might give Diaby a run for his money
Rate this comment:
1 
0