Quote Originally Posted by Master Splinter View Post
I don't know if it's been mentioned, but Djourou did actually have an injury, apparently.

Not to kick WUMger's cadaver further, but recent breakthroughs (Wilshere, Szczesny, Oxtail, Coquelin, perhaps Yennaris) have come through blunder and injuries rather than his faith in them. They've all proved to be successes so far (even those with limited play), so his seniority intransigence becomes even more baffling.
But then he's been blamed in the past for not trusting to experience.

We can't have it both ways.

But what is clear, is that the balance of the side is affected without natural fullbacks...and Yennaris certainly balanced it out a bit through coming on.

He should really start the next game.....but I expect something more like this:

Almunia

Djourou Henry Arshavin Chesney

Sol Campbell Ramsey Song Arteta Theo

RVP