With Carl Jenkinson impressing at West Ham and for the England under 21s, it seems like Arsenal have more right backs than we know what to do with. So perhaps it is just as well that Calum Chambers is versatile and could play in central defence or even defensive midfield.
Perhaps even more important for the Gunners is his brilliant attitude, highlighted once again in a Sky Sports report where he declared that he was happy to drop back down. The Arsenal youngster sees it as an honour and a great chance to play for his country, rather than a demotion and that shows that he has still got his head screwed on and his feet on the ground, despite his meteoric rise in football so far. And that cannot be said of too many young players these days.
Chambers said, “As I’ve always said, it’s an honour to play for your country, no matter what the age group.
“When I was asked to play for the U21s, of course I was going to come and play. I was really looking forward to this trip and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it so far.
“There is a smooth pathway between the U21s and the seniors now and there was an opportunity for me to play for the U21s so I jumped at it because I love to play for my country.
“Players should want to play for their country at any level and I’ve played for the senior team a few times, but that would never make me want to stop playing for the U21s. It’s an honour and you should never turn it down.
“The lads here are great and there is a brilliant atmosphere in the squad. It has been a really enjoyable trip so far.”
Chambers is going to need more of that attitude and love of the game in the next few years with Arsenal, because our squad is looking stronger and stronger. And he may not even know his best position for a while but that is something he takes on board as well. He came on as a defensive midfielder for England last night and he has done well at centre back for us already.
Has Wenger got Arsenal the perfect belnd of ability, attitude and versatility?
wenger should play him more as a cb or even in cdm role but not at rb can get better
Arsenal could sign Sassuolo Striker Domenico Berardi for only £11m & could be looking to use Joel Campbell as makeweight for any deal he is seen as an alternative to Paulo dybala
& According to reports, Arsenal are interested in signing of 18yo Ben Kennedy from Stevenage FC . + we are also interested in signing rolando Aarons from Newcastle all would be goodsignings for future
Wenger might be tempted to use him n coqueline in the dm
This is what the Palermo president said on Dybala….
OT:
The club president said: “Juventus and Arsenal have already made offers.
“[Pierpaolo] Triulzi, the lad’s agent will be in Italy on Friday. I’m asking for more than €40m [£29m].
“Dybala would prefer to stay in Italy, but the British team Arsenal are the first choice of the lad because of the way Wenger’s team plays.”
What do you guys think? Would you take the risk of signing him?
Meant to put OT: first
is he worth it + even if he does well he will sooner or later join his dream club barca in few years he will use us as a stepping stone would prefer Luciano vietto/alexandre lacazette or pedro
dybala : “Would I be open to a move to Barcelona? I would swim to Barcelona if they came knocking.”
Lacazette just as good if not better, French speaking as well. France to England transfers are WAYYY more successful than Italy to England transfers which flop most of the time.
Dude lacazatte is WAY better this kid has had half a decent season and people are calling him the new aguero I don’t understand it.
Out of our entire first team (including Diaby), we only have two injured players at a moment. I can say I was alive to see this happen. Amazing.
@Arsenal369
I started watching Dybala from last season. he’s the reason I try to follow Palermo.
The guy has never disappointed anytime I watch him whether he scored or not.
Remember how Chicarito (Man Utd) always present around the box ? That is him. + he dribbles, fast, ( a typical Argentine) and eagle-eyed.
@leo
Players leaving us is our inability to compete at highest level and lack of winning mentality.
In your mind, do you think Henry would have left for Barcelona if he had won UCL trophy with us ?
Ditto for Fabregas, Hleb.
Had we won UCL, we would have attracted better players from other teams and leagues.
I stand to be corrected anyway
@leo
Players leaving us is our inability to compete at highest level and lack of winning mentality.
In your mind, do you think Henry would have left for Barcelona if he had won UCL trophy with us ? No in my opinion.
Ditto for Fabregas, Hleb.
Had we won UCL, we would have attracted better players from other teams and leagues.
I stand to be corrected anyway