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Wenger on Bolton and the performances of Park, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Ryo

Written by Jeffrey on October 26, 2011 – 4:30

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was delighted after the Gunners produced an impressive win against Bolton, on Tuesday, in the Carling Cup.

With Nico Yennaris, Sebastien Squillaci and Ignasi Miquel all in the starting line-up, the Gunners were brave enough to recover from a disappointing second half start that saw Fabrice Muamba giving Bolton the lead and go on to first level things up and then win the game with a fantastic effort from South Korea striker Chu Young Park.

In his post-match press conference, manager Arsene Wenger was full of praise for his players as he explained that Park had a very good game, showed intelligent and was exceptional with the quality of his movement.

On Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Ryo Miyaichi, Wenger declared that the two need to get used to the intensity of these games with the manager also praising goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, by him described as a world-class goalkeeper.

After the 2-1 win, the manager said:

In the first half I believe we had the chances. In the second half we were caught straight away losing the ball in our own half and they scored.

From then on of course they tested us. The more experienced players then took charge of the game, especially Arshavin, Park and Benayoun – they made the difference.

I have to congratulate the team because we had two young full-backs who are usually central players. In midfield we were very young and we have shown good spirit against a good Bolton side.

[Chu Young Park?] I am very pleased with his performance. He had a very, very good game. He has shown intelligence in his link play with others.

The quality of his movement was exceptional and his finishing is absolutely fantastic. He has shown tonight that he is a very, very good player. He is ready to play in league games, yes.

Compared to the player who played in the first match [against Shrewsbury] where he was a bit inhibited, tonight I felt he played with freedom and has showed what a good player he is.

[Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain?] What I told you – the urgency is used to dominate the games. Now he is at a level where every single ball needs 100 per cent concentration and fight, and that is what he will learn in these games.

[Lukasz Fabianski?] He is a world-class goalkeeper. I have always said that and I am convinced that we are very lucky here to have fantastic goalkeepers.

Mannone as well is very good. The problem is when you are a goalkeeper only one can play.

[Ryo Miyaichi?] Ryo is a guy with heart. I don’t think he played long enough and we were in a position where we had to defend more than we could attack.

But you could see straight away that his heart, his determination and his pace in game are big assets.

He is like Oxlade-Chamberlain – they have to get used to the intensity of these games.

When will he be ready? He just had one day training yesterday with the group because he was injured. He worked a lot with the fitness coach. I believe he will be ready at Christmas.

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  • dhavall86 says:

    Ryo injured or not, surely has a big heart. In the dying minutes when Arsenal defended a corner and cleared it to the other side of the pitch he ran, he ran and covered almost whole pitch at the almost same time when ball reached the Bolton goalkeeper and at the same time almost no one pushed up to close Bolton down.

    That sprint was the best moment of entire second half after those 2goals. Man, I hope to find that. It was amazing. Worth 10/10 if ratings to be given + last ditch tackle on Cahill. No winger of ours has shown so much heart and intensity through out whole campaign. He may be naive but he surely has in him to help team and team mates.

    Was impressed with “Wizard of Oz” as well. Wenger always said that he tries to suit the formation in accordance with players and new breed is such that will allow us to go 4-4-1-1.

    They have heart, passion and stamina + technique to allow such formation.

    Think Song-Jack, Song-Rambo, Pong-Jack, Pong-Francis, Oz-Francis, Oz-Jack, Oz-Rambo. All can play with attacking mind as well as defensive mind. They can play both play maker(Except for Pong) and Holding player.

    Yesterday youth showed why they won youth double and there’re many who can progress to first team. Hope they keep good head and wait for their turns.

  • Steady Teddy says:

    Sometimes in games u get only one or two real chances. Park took it with aplomb, for a guy who hasn’t been playing. Would chamack have taken the chance? The question then is why does chamack continue to be ahead of him.

    • WarriorFootball says:

      Good point, mac! Play Park first ahead of others. We want more of his sterling performances and pristine goals!!!

      • Jay says:

        Chamakh offers a unique ability – Aerial (headers)… I’m sure Wenger needed that for the Stoke game… remember he also demanded a goal from our tallest player – Mertesacker… so Chamakh will stay put like wenger mentioned… when tika-taka doesn’t work Chamakh might offer a solution especially when our midfield isnt yet fluid..

  • Krazy Glue says:

    Great to hear about park. Im sure after the chelsea games, the follow up matches will be starting with park.

    • WarriorFootball says:

      Right! You’ve got my vote on that, mate!!!

  • Ade Ajadi says:

    As usual the Manager gives a lesson on the nuances of what makes a player effective. Getting used to the ‘intensity’ now that makes total sense. The armchair coaches demanding this or the other player should be played need to listen and learn.

    • Berk Face says:

      Then he’s completely undone himself with that argument because how can you wait until the end of the transfer window having sold your key players knowing that they won’t be ready to come in and do a job?

  • vickie says:

    who was he talking about by being ready at christmas? Diaby, verm or wilshere?

    • watson says:

      is about ryo miyaichi

    • miclovin watson says:

      park is a fantastic player,and has a good attitude towards goal.

  • Pat Rice says:

    I think George Graham was way off when he said Arshavin was a bad buy. Andrei has class, and although sometimes slacks off, his class still remains and that little bit of class in a team goes along way.

  • Petphil says:

    Good win for the GUNNERS yesterday…keep it up guys. Park was trully fantastic yesterday and Ashavin was great. Kudos to you guys…

  • Gunnerrob says:

    Benauyoun and Park showed they are both more than ready for the first team. If I was Wenger I’d be looking at how influential both those players could be in premier league games and how Chamakh and Walcott have both been well below what is required at this level. Its definitely time for a rethink. Park can either play as a striker or a winger, I’d like to see Gervinho on the right wing and Park on the left wing or alternatively just replace Walcott with Benayoun. Whichever formation we use, we need to utilise players that are in form and drop those who are seriously lacking in confidence/form.

  • summerbreez says:

    to be honest ladies and gentleman the minuet i saw the line up i was sure of the win but when i looked into the statistics i got worried i didnt watch the match us i played one wish some one could tell me why bolton had 18 chances 11 off target and 7 on target while we had 8 off target and 3 on target also we had more off the position where was our weak points how did bolton attacked us how come they had 18 chances i heard fabyanski was brilliant two any highlights any where

    Happy with the win and looking forward for chelsea

    • Gunnerrob says:

      The stats don’t tell the whole story, because Bolton had most of their chances in the last 20 minutes. As Wenger said the reserve players are not used to playing at that intensity for 90 minutes unlike Bolton who were playing many first teamers. Arsenal tired in the last 20 minutes but up to that point dominated the game, so the system worked well and nothing major to worry about. Thankfully it didn’t go to extra time.

  • WC says:

    The Ox is coming along nicely – he sure as hell looks better now than Theo did at 18. Ox is bigger and stronger which simply goes to show you that height and size can make a difference in football despite what the Spaniards and the Spain loving media will tell you. Ox is what we thought Theo would have been but hasn’t been. While I have nothing against Walcott he’s just been far too inconsistent for a player who has already had quite a few years under his belt at a top level. Granted he’s still young in age but not in experience since he has over 100 games to his name for Arsenal.

    I’d like to see more of Ryo, he was a beat at Feyenoord suing his speed and skill to run at defenders. He’s going to be what he hoped Arshavin was going to be but hasn’t quite been too.

    Really these youngesters seem so far, just better versions of players we have or at the very least they show the potential to be better than their older counterparts and that can’t be a bad thing.

  • anonym says:

    People wanted Wenger to buy Chamakh early. If Bendtner were not Asrenal player they woul d be now asking for his purchase based on his international display. But as you can see a player need to fit into Asrenal . So we have to accept when Wenger says he could not find right player. Which means a player who can fit into Arsenal team & budget (this one we/Wenger can not change)

    In last six years Arsenal were close to wining trophies /building great team but for sudden change in financial environment (city etc) + poor refreeing (yes this is one of the major factor)

    The negetivity created has forced some players to move out forcing Wenger to rebuild again & again which he has done successfully.

    Can all these Pundits individually or collectively do what Wenger has done for the club ? If so by now some club would have hired them as manager(s)

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