So Verma could be off.....and Arteta doesn't look certain first XI......could we see Ramsey being given another go after he didn't quite cut it for Wales?
So Verma could be off.....and Arteta doesn't look certain first XI......could we see Ramsey being given another go after he didn't quite cut it for Wales?
Mertesacker.
Diaby - only way to get rid of him.
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Has to be Merts, the natural choice.
Id give it to Merts, leader and a gooner from his early days (i know that dutch mug was too but Merts is a decent human being)
Merts - sounds like he's already the unofficial captain anyway.
Ramsey for me as well, has all the assets to be a leader, plus being in the middle of the park he can really get involved and lead by example.
Not convinced with Mertersacker's leadership qualities personnally.
All Ramsey can do is lead by example, with respect to him, so when he isn't, God help us. Not going to get in anyone's face or give them a dressing down. I know that isn't the 'in' thing any more but some players do need it some of the time.
Mertesacker didn't hesitate to blast Ozil which must have been an awkward thing to have to do (or maybe not so much for a German?).
All that captain stuff of mouthing off to the ref, leaving your studs in, picking fights etc., that'll all come if he's recognised as the team's leader. It hasn't been his job to do that so far. Fabregas was quiet in his first few seasons. If he is required to do that he will.
Also, sorry for being a racist scummer but I also think it's important for the skipper to be Welsh. They've got nothing else. Ashley Williams penned a new contract today so Ramsey's the only hope.