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Cesc Fabregas: Arsenal players the envy of every other club
After recently criticising Arsene Wenger's policy of relying too heavily on youth, midfielder Cesc Fabregas has made a quick u-turn by claiming Arsenal's young guns are the envy of the footballing world.
Fabregas, who joined Arsenal from Barcelona when he was just 16, is now the older statesman of the midfield, having witnessed the departures of Mathieu Flamini to AC Milan, Alexander Hleb to Barca and Gilberto Silva to Panathinaikos.
In their place, Wenger has handed starting roles to Theo Walcott, Denilson, Alex Song, Aaron Ramsey and Samir Nasri, and despite losing to Fulham and Hull in the Premier League, have shown a maturity that belies their age.
Fabregas had previously said their lack of experience would prove costly when it comes to challenging for domestic and European honours, moaning: "Our squad is a bit short on numbers and we are very young. We find it very hard to win matches, as we don't possess enough experience."
However, a new day would appear to bring a fresh perspective, with the 21-year-old Spain international saying: "Arsene has built an unbelievable squad here. Yes, we do have a lot of young players. But they have all shown they can handle it at the top level in the Premier League and the Champions League.
"We're the envy of every other club and it's so exciting to be a part of that. It's hard to imagine I'm one of the oldest players at the club now but it will be a privilege to help guide some of these youngsters through.
"The future is bright. Players like Theo Walcott, Denilson and Samir Nasri have shown real class and I'm positive we have the quality to challenge for the title.
"I've complete trust in the manager's policy. Arsene is the best at giving youngsters a chance. No-one else comes close to him for that. He doesn't care how old you are, as long as you are good enough, and has the confidence to give young players a chance.
"Anything said to the contrary is simply not true. I'd like to reiterate to all Arsenal supporters that I am 100 per cent behind the team and manager."
Reports suggest Wenger may be adding 21-year-old goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey to his squad in January.
The £6m-rated Wolves player has impressed the Frenchman with fine performances for both club and country, and shone in Wales' 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat against Germany on Wednesday.
Fabregas, who joined Arsenal from Barcelona when he was just 16, is now the older statesman of the midfield, having witnessed the departures of Mathieu Flamini to AC Milan, Alexander Hleb to Barca and Gilberto Silva to Panathinaikos.
In their place, Wenger has handed starting roles to Theo Walcott, Denilson, Alex Song, Aaron Ramsey and Samir Nasri, and despite losing to Fulham and Hull in the Premier League, have shown a maturity that belies their age.
Fabregas had previously said their lack of experience would prove costly when it comes to challenging for domestic and European honours, moaning: "Our squad is a bit short on numbers and we are very young. We find it very hard to win matches, as we don't possess enough experience."
However, a new day would appear to bring a fresh perspective, with the 21-year-old Spain international saying: "Arsene has built an unbelievable squad here. Yes, we do have a lot of young players. But they have all shown they can handle it at the top level in the Premier League and the Champions League.
"We're the envy of every other club and it's so exciting to be a part of that. It's hard to imagine I'm one of the oldest players at the club now but it will be a privilege to help guide some of these youngsters through.
"The future is bright. Players like Theo Walcott, Denilson and Samir Nasri have shown real class and I'm positive we have the quality to challenge for the title.
"I've complete trust in the manager's policy. Arsene is the best at giving youngsters a chance. No-one else comes close to him for that. He doesn't care how old you are, as long as you are good enough, and has the confidence to give young players a chance.
"Anything said to the contrary is simply not true. I'd like to reiterate to all Arsenal supporters that I am 100 per cent behind the team and manager."
Reports suggest Wenger may be adding 21-year-old goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey to his squad in January.
The £6m-rated Wolves player has impressed the Frenchman with fine performances for both club and country, and shone in Wales' 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat against Germany on Wednesday.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas criticises Arsene Wenger's reliance on youth
Cesc Fabregas has expressed his doubts on Arsene Wenger's youth policy, suggesting it has jeopardised Arsenal's chances of Premier League success.
Fabregas believes Arsenal's team is too young and lacks crucial experience.
Alexander Hleb, Mathieu Flamini and Gilberto Silva have all been sold on, while Czech Republic international Tomas Rosicky has a long-term knee injury.
That means Arsenal's current first-choice midfield is usually Fabregas, Denilson, Samir Nasri and Theo Walcott - the average age being just 20.
Fabregas is the older statesman of the quartet - having joined Arsenal from Barcelona when he was only 16 - and is starting to feel the burden of responsibility.
He said: "Our squad is a bit short on numbers and we are very young. It's hard to imagine a midfield where I am the oldest member.
"We find it very hard to win matches, as we don't possess enough experience.
"I scored 13 goals last season but then I had plenty of allies. Rosicky was around, Flamini covered every blade of grass and Hleb was like a brother to me out there.
"The team played with a lot of skilful touches, we were as solid as a brick wall and our opponents would not get a look in.
"Now none of those players and in the side and I feel like a rare being. We are more defensive-minded and sturdy as a team but we don't play so much skilful stuff."
Arsenal have already lost to Hull and Fulham this season and only a late Fabregas goal saved them from a third Premier League defeat of the campaign, against Sunderland in their last match.
The Spain international is recognised as the lynchpin of the Arsenal team, but there are fears he may return to Barca soon.
Fabregas has admitted to struggling at times with life in England, and said: "The hardest part of playing here was having to leave my family behind when I was so young.
"I had to endure all my problems by myself and my adolescene passed me by."
To add necessary experience to the Arsenal midfield, Wenger is targeting Barcelona's Yaya Toure, brother of Kolo, in the January transfer window.
Juventus are also reportedly interested, and Toure said: "Wenger and Kolo called in the summer to convince about this chance, but at that moment I was happy at Barcelona."
Toure's agent, Dimitri Selluk, said: "Yaya does not have a problem with Barcelona, but his only desire is to play regularly and therefore he wants to see if he is in their plans."
Fabregas believes Arsenal's team is too young and lacks crucial experience.
Alexander Hleb, Mathieu Flamini and Gilberto Silva have all been sold on, while Czech Republic international Tomas Rosicky has a long-term knee injury.
That means Arsenal's current first-choice midfield is usually Fabregas, Denilson, Samir Nasri and Theo Walcott - the average age being just 20.
Fabregas is the older statesman of the quartet - having joined Arsenal from Barcelona when he was only 16 - and is starting to feel the burden of responsibility.
He said: "Our squad is a bit short on numbers and we are very young. It's hard to imagine a midfield where I am the oldest member.
"We find it very hard to win matches, as we don't possess enough experience.
"I scored 13 goals last season but then I had plenty of allies. Rosicky was around, Flamini covered every blade of grass and Hleb was like a brother to me out there.
"The team played with a lot of skilful touches, we were as solid as a brick wall and our opponents would not get a look in.
"Now none of those players and in the side and I feel like a rare being. We are more defensive-minded and sturdy as a team but we don't play so much skilful stuff."
Arsenal have already lost to Hull and Fulham this season and only a late Fabregas goal saved them from a third Premier League defeat of the campaign, against Sunderland in their last match.
The Spain international is recognised as the lynchpin of the Arsenal team, but there are fears he may return to Barca soon.
Fabregas has admitted to struggling at times with life in England, and said: "The hardest part of playing here was having to leave my family behind when I was so young.
"I had to endure all my problems by myself and my adolescene passed me by."
To add necessary experience to the Arsenal midfield, Wenger is targeting Barcelona's Yaya Toure, brother of Kolo, in the January transfer window.
Juventus are also reportedly interested, and Toure said: "Wenger and Kolo called in the summer to convince about this chance, but at that moment I was happy at Barcelona."
Toure's agent, Dimitri Selluk, said: "Yaya does not have a problem with Barcelona, but his only desire is to play regularly and therefore he wants to see if he is in their plans."
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