Laurent Koscielny

[Olivier's xmas twist]

But you watched Kos during that time and hes been awful.

A couple of good games doesnt not make a player good. Mert has done more in 2 months than Kos has in his Arsenal career

He's been better then merts though. id rather him and tv5 tbh.

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Arsène Wenger believes Per Mertesacker can follow the trail of Laurent Koscielny and adapt to the demands of English football.

The German international has been forced to settle quickly to life in the Premier League since his arrival from Werder Bremen, starting in seven Premier League matches so far following his summer switch.

Team-mate Koscielny has impressed supporters and media alike this year with his performances this season, and, given time, Wenger says Mertesacker can emulate his French counterpart.

“He had not completely recovered [from the internationals],” said Wenger. “It is a different game in England, a very demanding game for the defender.

“In every second of the game you are really tested with full commitment, and it takes some time to adapt.

“We have seen that with [Laurent] Koscielny, who played at right-back and was exceptional.

“Last year he would not have delivered this kind of performance because you learn that from fighting in every game. That is why it is so difficult to buy defenders from abroad.”

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-arc...elny-s-example

I really hope not

Also Arsenal.com

Have they ever said a player has been poor during a game?

[IBK]

I don't think there's much doubt that Merts and one of Kos and Verms looks the better balanced CB pairing...

[Xhaka Can’t]

Mertesacker is a far better defender

Kos has had a good couple of games after 14 months of total shitness and hes gone from being widely regarded by all true Arsenal fans as the worst CB in our history to being being than Djourou which isnt much of a jump but its a start.

Long may it continue

I'm a true Arsenal fan and I know others that never thought that of Kos. The guy has shown promise from day 1 but was prone to frustrating brain farts. I can only presume that Clichy's brainfarts were contagious.

[Boss]

Mertesacker has been fairly woeful so far imo, needs more time to bed in.

Koscielny and Vermaelen look a far better fit. We need Sagna back ASAP.

[Flavs]

Said it in the middle of last season and will say it again, Kos is by far better than Cahill.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Said it in the middle of last season and will say it again, Kos is by far better than Cahill.

The latter is massively overrated thats why.

[Grebbo]

I don't think there's much doubt that Merts and one of Kos and Verms looks the better balanced CB pairing...

I think there's quite a bit of doubt.

Be interesting to see who Wenger picks when (if) all of our defenders are fit.

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Mert and Verm hopefully

They've looked good

[Master Splinter]

Meanwhile Merts is turning out to be a bit shit. We're not going to be able to compete at the top level if he's in the team. Simple as. Solution is - don't put him in the team!

I like this.

Just do one for Vermaelen and we'll have the best defence ever in a few months.

NQ Voodoo .