Goal.com · Sep 10, 2019
Was Wenger’s strength also his biggest weakness? Mertesacker assesses Arsenal legend’s methods
The former Gunners captain, who is now academy manager in north London, admits that underperforming players let the iconic coach down towards the end
Per Mertesacker does not believe that Arsene Wenger’s unshakable faith in his players can be considered his biggest weakness, with the former Arsenal defender considering it to be a strength.
It has long been argued that a legendary coach in north London placed too much trust in a sometimes underperforming squad.
That was certainly the case towards the end of his reign, with Arsenal slipping out of the Premier League’s top four and European elite as a result.
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