Mathieu Debuchy has admitted that he considered leaving Arsenal this summer after losing his starting place to Hector Bellerin.
“It is difficult," Debuchy told L’Equipe: “Even if I had not played a lot last season, in my head I would return to start after my recovery. But, at the Community Shield against Chelsea, Wenger chose him, Bellerín.
"It was a surprise and a disappointment. Let’s say it [leaving] crossed my mind. But I want to be at Arsenal and to take my place."
To lose Debuchy would have meant recalling Jenkinson which would have meant no development for him and so on.
There is an art to keeping a good player happy and quiet while not playing him.
Obviously City and Chelsea have the best record here with the likes of Nasri getting paid £100k per week to model gloves on the bench.
Arjen Robben was a great benchwarmer for Chelsea too.
Perhaps the best of all was the contented super sub Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Could have played at many a top club, but shut the fack up and did a fantastic job for his club.
BEST SUBSTITUTE EVER
posted on 5/9/15
well what do expect.
Barca are a sexy club, not only that, they actually compete for the biggest prize in football.
At the moment we have progressed a trophyless underachievers, to a solid cup team.
posted on 5/9/15
comment by The~Distinguished~Englishman (U4080)
posted 4 minutes ago
well what do expect.
Barca are a sexy club, not only that, they actually compete for the biggest prize in football.
At the moment we have progressed a trophyless underachievers, to a solid cup team.
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But I'd rather us not train their players for them then leave.
posted on 5/9/15
Debuchy has lost his place due to his injuries last season. Bellerin was given a chance and he has taking it. First choice now...and rightly so.
posted on 5/9/15
comment by Gunnerthru (U6675)
posted 10 minutes ago
Debuchy has lost his place due to his injuries last season. Bellerin was given a chance and he has taking it. First choice now...and rightly so.
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As soon as his beloved barca comes calling he'll be gone
posted on 5/9/15
comment by ♤WengersNearlyMen♤ (U5041)
posted 43 minutes ago
comment by The~Distinguished~Englishman (U4080)
posted 4 minutes ago
well what do expect.
Barca are a sexy club, not only that, they actually compete for the biggest prize in football.
At the moment we have progressed a trophyless underachievers, to a solid cup team.
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But I'd rather us not train their players for them then leave.
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we'll get money though, stanley K and Arsene will be pleased.
posted on 5/9/15
comment by The~Distinguished~Englishman (U4080)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by ♤WengersNearlyMen♤ (U5041)
posted 43 minutes ago
comment by The~Distinguished~Englishman (U4080)
posted 4 minutes ago
well what do expect.
Barca are a sexy club, not only that, they actually compete for the biggest prize in football.
At the moment we have progressed a trophyless underachievers, to a solid cup team.
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But I'd rather us not train their players for them then leave.
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we'll get money though, stanley K and Arsene will be pleased.
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I won't be pleased.
posted on 5/9/15
that's really not a concern of arsene or stan is it?
posted on 5/9/15
comment by ♤WengersNearlyMen♤ (U5041)
posted 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
comment by The~Distinguished~Englishman (U4080)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by ♤WengersNearlyMen♤ (U5041)
posted 43 minutes ago
comment by The~Distinguished~Englishman (U4080)
posted 4 minutes ago
well what do expect.
Barca are a sexy club, not only that, they actually compete for the biggest prize in football.
At the moment we have progressed a trophyless underachievers, to a solid cup team.
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But I'd rather us not train their players for them then leave.
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we'll get money though, stanley K and Arsene will be pleased.
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Half of what he is worth, like always.
posted on 5/9/15
Debuchy needs to win his place back. Unfortunately when u get injured and someone takes your place and they do well u have to work twice as hard and play exceptionally when u get a chance. He was poor against West Ham but the whole team was pathetic that day.
posted on 5/9/15
comment by The~Distinguished~Englishman (U4080)
posted 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
that's really not a concern of arsene or stan is it?
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They need to get the feck out.