Arsene Wenger believes a combination of Teutonic brains and brawn make German players perfectly suited to life in the Premier League.
Having signed Jens Lehmann, Per Mertesacker and Moritz Volz in the past, the boss revealed that he targeted Lukas Podolski not just for his potential to strike up a partnership with Robin van Persie, but because he would likely adapt to English life swiftly.
Speaking to Arsenal Player Wenger explained: “They [the Germans] are close to an English mentality, although I must say that we do not look too much at the nationality [of a new signing].
“What is for sure is that the German championship is hard physically as well [as the Premier League], and it is easy for them to learn the language here, they learn it very quickly.
“Most of them speak English fluently when they come here, so their integration is easy.”
Paying closer attention to Podolski’s specific qualities, the boss continued:
“[He was on our radar] for a long time. He is a versatile striker – he can play through the middle, behind the striker, up front, on the left and on the right.
“That’s what we like, and he can score goals as well. How many times have we been accused this season of being too reliant on Robin van Persie? He can score goals and provide, and he is the class that we want.
“He can fit with Robin van Persie through the middle or on the sides. That is for sure. That was an important part of the decision making [about signing him].
“He has 95 caps for Germany at 26 years of age – you don’t get that if you are not a top-quality player.
“He had a great World Cup as well, and we have played against him and you can see he is a very intelligent player. That is what attracted us to him, basically.”
While Podolski may have German credentials, he’s been photographed sporting Lederhosen and quaffing Oktoberfest ale after all, it’s interesting that his Polish roots mean he joins Lukasz Fabianski, Wojciech Szczesny and Laurent Koscielny in a burgeoning Arsenal contingent from the region.
I doubt he dare to do that (in picture) toward AW.
You stupid idiot, he had just been sent off and was explaining what another player had done to him. He wasn’t trying to strangle him you single brain-celled, moss-eating, knuckle-dragging, twig-chucking, tree-climbing IDIOT.
Chill your bones, man.
You’re right that he was just demonstrating what had happened.
Hyp..er sensitive.
And you couldn’t have just explained the picture without restorting to insults?
But going by the picture and if you didn’t realise that’s what it was then it just looks like he’s being aggressive ‘you single brain-celled, moss-eating, knuckle-dragging, twig-chucking, tree-climbing IDIOT’. Now calm down and stop being a dick
When did Solbakken start calling himself Hyp?
It’s pretty funny how you just snapped…
Gotta vote Hyp up simply for entertainment value and the use of “moss-eating”.
I’m sure the moss was just an amuse-bouche
Can’t wait for him to arrive!
are you talking about podolski?
What about me i arrive everyday.
YOUR ALL DUMB IMMIGRANTS FROM ARSE-HOLE (F)AT (C)URRY. I BET UR ALL SHITTING URSELVS BECAUSE TOTENHAM ARE BEIND YOU!!
ITLL BE SO FUNNY WHEN WE WIN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, BUT 4 U IT WILL BE CHAMPIONS-HIP!
HAHAHAAHHAAHAHAHAHAAHHAHA UR R SHIT WITH UR PEDO MANGER AND YOUR DUMb GERMAN CAPTAIN
OH WHEN THE SPURS GO RUNNING IN, OH WHAN THE SPURS GO RUNNING IN! I WILL BE IN THAT RUNNER, OH WHAN THE SPERZ GO JUMUPNG IN’1!
“Or when the trolls go typing in…”
Type with your CAPS off mate…its annoying.
You are a seriously disturbed individual, hop off our blog
Oh when the wheels, oh when the wheels, oh when the wheels come falling off…
Podolski was brilliant during the 2010 WC, especially when deployed on the left-wing. I hope he shows more of that during the upcoming Euros, it’ll be pretty encouraging for us if he performs well during the Euros.
tree-climbing and twig-chucking seem pretty impressive feats for a single brain-celled being.
I don’t know, have you seen some of the Stoke players?
Point. When I looked at the Stoke game I looked at one of the players and thought, “What is a gangster doing here in disguise?”
You would think, but then Shawcross managed to wipe away tears with his shirt so sometimes they can surprise you
Must be something in the water today. Lots of insults being banded about.
It’s the ‘Transfers’ tag on the articles mate. People just start frothing at the mouth.
You’re all massive massive septic spunk bubbles.
There I said it.
Or, someone whose display name is Hyp?
Sorry, that was a reply to the right foot of one Pascal Cygan.
Didnt know KOS had polish roots…
He also has polished boots.
that’s terrible…
You didn’t know Kos was polish, you fucking twat of an idiot cunt!
Even though Podolski was just reenacting Solbakken does look freaked out…lol…
Am I the only one who thinks that Podolski looks like a cross between Vermaelen and Van Persie?
Yes…
I have it on good authority that Van Persie is his birth mother and Vermalen is his biological father. They created him in the new medical centre at Colney. The experiment has been years in the making suffering numerous failed attempts, the most notable being Nikolas Bendtner. It also takes alot out of the parent, hence both Thomas and Robin being out for substantial lengths of time with mysterious ‘injuries’. The club are currently working on a MK 11 version currently code named ‘Diabshere’, the aim being to create a 6’3 colossus with the ball control of Maradona. Unfortunatly I… Read more »
Squillaci and Almunia?
The Offspring of the Squillachi/Almunia was put in a sack and dumped in the canal thankfully.
Squilunia is dead?!?! NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No, only his genetically cloned offspring, although judging by his performances Squillachi may be brain dead.
I was going with the Squillaci theme but then I’ve noticed he has played more minutes this season than a certain Park. So Park and Almunia it is. Also adds to why Park doesn’t come on even when on the bench. He must be absolutely knackered after all those experiments. And Almunia is well just Almunia…and as usual data protection regulations come to nothing. 😀
I think it’s getting close to the time to unfurl the ‘SSFP’ and ‘SSFM’ banners
Cuntmania!!!……..discussions on the topic please, not who’s got the baddest foul mouth. Thankyou.
Cuntmania? Is near Romania? Sounds like my kind of place.
In the recent past we’ve been accused of not having backbone and the ease with which we collapse when things go against us. So, I like the way that we are adding more of a Northern European flavour to the side. These lads tend to have a bit more of a work ethic and a willingness to get stuck in and graft hard, which we’ve been missing for a while.
szsezny
bacary kosielny squalaci yossi
ramsey diaby rosicky
miyaichi van persie podolski
a team full of…………. eeeees LOL
hahaha… Miki? (Miky?)
Stop, now that’s just dreadful, miki? really?…….
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I like the fact you had to shoehorn Yossi in and then use a mix of first and last names
This was a reply to ice
I’m delighted with the signing…..but the ‘glass half empty’ side of me is shitting bricks that the lad will get injured in the Euros. I have a recurring nightmare…..we sign a great player super early…….he gets fucked up…..and AW tells me this is why its better to leave signings until deadline day.
Anyway, two massive games coming up so COYG!!!!!
It’s okay. I ran through the 2 games on FIFA12… We won both
I ended up losing the last one. Seems my Arsenal team didn’t have enough mental strength.
If only there was a scream-at-the-squad-at-halftime option in Manager Mode.
Camilla, go to Settings and select Handbrake. Then Off.
Should sort it.
Let’s hope for the best next season, up the arse!
I fill so sad wen i see ma beloved arsenal in mes plz wenger n d board solve our problem. Can we make it come next season?
Genius.