Wenger: Gallas could be captain

• omgukilledkenny

  26 Jul 07, 23:00

  Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed that he is in no rush to appoint Thierry Henry's successor as captain.
  
  William Gallas captained the side in Wednesday night's 1-0 defeat to Salzburg sparking rumours that the Frenchman was next in line to take the armband.
  
  If Gallas were appointed the decision could well be met with some friction by Gunners supporters following the centre back's recent controversial comments.
  
  Earlier this month Gallas claimed that "several players are questioning the club's future" and he was "not at Arsenal for third place".
  
  Wenger though explained that right now his main priority is to get his squad fit.
  
  "We go game by game right now. At the moment the captain problem is not the biggest one. The biggest problem is to be fit," he told Arsenal TV Online.
  
  The French tactician admitted that Gallas has all the credentials to wear the armband and hinted that he is likely to appoint a defensive player.
  
  Wenger said: "In every game you need a captain. William has all the ingredients needed to be a captain along with Kolo (Toure) and Gilberto. He has a lot of experience.
  
  "Also centre back is the best position to captain the team because you are in a position to see all the problems on the pitch. It is a better position than a centre forward or a wide player."
  
  The Arsenal manager also revealed that he might not replace winger Freddie Ljungberg, saying: "Well not necessarily no. But it is too early to say."
• Spartans

  26 Jul 07, 23:04

  Toure is a better choice. He is a loyal servant of the club.
  
  if Wenger dun want to buy new player, the least we can do is keep our player. Dun sell Senderos!
• the Bear

  26 Jul 07, 23:06

  i think Gilberto.. he did well as a deputy last season...
  
  and look at how he stepped up his game when he was captain!
• Slipshade

  26 Jul 07, 23:09

  Gallas? Eww.
  
  Gilberto is a better choice.
• omgukilledkenny

  26 Jul 07, 23:10

  I'd rather Wenger pick anyone else but Gallas!
• 798

  26 Jul 07, 23:13

  i dun trust him.
  
  the armband should be given either to gilberto or fabregas.
• ErikaChioBu

  27 Jul 07, 00:03

  is wenger getting old??
  
  
  gallas??
  
  HELL NO !!!
  
• a-Lost-9uY

  27 Jul 07, 00:04

  
• used

  27 Jul 07, 00:06

  gallas does not deserve it
  should be given to gilbero or toure. fabregas and lehanman also can but not gallas
• tripudio_mutatio

  27 Jul 07, 00:39

  i rather lehmann instead of him man. gallas is the last last last choice.
• glacer

  27 Jul 07, 06:31

  Wenger should choose either Gilberto or Toure, if Gallas is made captain, i don't know what he might do
• stellazio

  27 Jul 07, 10:06

  Gallas hmmm. i know he was 3rd choice at chelsea.
  
  But after his 1st season at arsenal and the off the field problems, i think not advisable.