Goal.com · Mar 31, 2017
'Arsenal's players must take responsibility' - Gilberto Silva backs Wenger
The World Cup winner has backed his former Gunners boss, believing that neither the fans nor the players are treating the Frenchman with respect
Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva feels it is 'sad to see' the way fans are treating Arsene Wenger and believes the players must 'stand up' for the club and for the manager.
The 40-year-old lined out as a defensive midfielder under Wenger from 2002 to 2008, helping the Gunners lift the Premier League title in 2003-04 as well as two FA Cup trophies.
Gilberto was also part of the Arsenal side that were defeated 2-1 in the final of the 2005-06 Champions League, and has great admiration for his former boss.