Wenger Explains Nasri's New Central Role For Arsenal
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Arsenal's French boss explains why he has switched the former Marseille midfielder from the left flank to the middle of the park.
During the Bolton Wanderers game Nasri was pulled inside after the break in order to offer some creativity through the middle. On giving his reasons as to why he made the switch, Wenger is quoted by the club's official website as saying:
"He gave us a little bit more creativity in the centre, especially in a tight game like that.
"Of course, he [Nasri] is a link player and can also pass people.
"From then on it became a little bit more difficult for Bolton. It was my idea - sometimes accidentally I have them," he joked.
In the absence of Tomas Rosicky, Theo Walcott, and Cesc Fabregas, the burden of creative ingenuity has fallen on the shoulders of Samir Nasri.
The potential signing of Russian playmaker Andrei Arshavin though may help the side in this department. A bid of £10 million has reportedly been rebuffed, but the two clubs remain in negotiations. -
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