Arsenal

Mertesacker Speaks Out On Arsenal Defence

by
Football Friends
September 27, 2011

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker feels the defence is now coming together after a difficult start.

Mertesacker was part of the defence that conceded 4 goals at Blackburn but the German international believes the extra hours at London Colney have been the key to Arsenal’s defensive improvement following their 3-0 win against Bolton on Saturday.

“We had a little bit more time [during the week] because of the Carling Cup match,” he told Arsenal Player.

“Some players had a little more rest and we trained a little harder, especially on the way we want to defend. It worked and on Saturday you saw we had a better defence. We were closer together.

“After the four goals against Blackburn we lost a little bit of confidence but we were very proud of our performance on Saturday. We want to go on with this way of defending.

“I want to do a good job, especially in the defence. That is my role. If the coach praises me then that is a great thing but I have to go on and keep on working. My performances can improve.”

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6 Comments

manusupporter

September 28, 2011 at 2:07 am

arsenal r s##t!

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- chelseasupporter
  
  September 28, 2011 at 2:08 am
  
  yep
  
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  - livpoolsupporter
    
    September 28, 2011 at 2:09 am
    
    agreed
    
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    - stokesupporter
      
      September 28, 2011 at 2:10 am
      
      +1
      
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- GoonerGaz
  
  September 28, 2011 at 2:40 am
  
  Basel hahaha
  
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  - manusupporter
    
    September 28, 2011 at 3:59 am
    
    8-2, 4-3. pffffft
    
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