Arsenal’s injury problems in midfield have, apparently, led to Francis Coquelin’s loan spell at Charlton cut short.
Just last week the Championship side announced that the French midfielder would be staying until the end of the December. However, training pictures today show Coquelin involved as the Arsenal squad prepare for the game against Newcastle tomorrow.
With reports that Aaron Ramsey could miss 4 weeks with a hamstring strain, along with the absences of Jack Wilshere and Mikel Arteta, Arsene Wenger obviously feels he needs to take his Coq out of Charlton’s grasp.
The fact that he can also play as a full-back, with appearances on the both the left and the right, means he can provide cover for Nacho Monreal who is absent with a foot injury.
Arseblog News is glad to welcome back our Coq and hopes it’s all nice and fresh if called upon tomorrow.
Why not bring back corporal jenkinson
they want to do buisiness with the over Winston Reid
We already have 3 RBs. Coq is more versatile. I was bemused when his loan spell was extended amidst our injury crisis. Good to see him back. Gotta use your Coq if you have one.
yep, slot him in any of our defensive gaps. AND he’s a quality player too.
In The FA rulebook:
“A Player on long term loan may not be recalled except for a goalkeeper or where the Player
is to be transferred permanently by the Club holding his registered contract. A Player other
than a goalkeeper so recalled cannot be permitted to play for the Club holding his
registration after such recall until the end of the Season.”
So theres your answer
So he’s being sold?
Fuck tits.
Coquelin that is? Wasn’t his a long term loan?
I could not agree with this more. How thats going to help us at center back I don’t know, but I want Jenks back all the same.
My coq is back
I hate it when you have to pull Coq out
hah, it’s a little amusing how everyone was clamouring for him to be called back in and finally got their wish. Nothing against Coquelin, as I do remember him performing well enough 2 years back so I’m sure he’ll be even better. It’s all a bit depressing though because I really have no idea how we are going to perform at the back for the next month or so. My bum is going to be squeaky at the start of the game :/
Pulling out is no fun… for Arsenal or for Charlton.
its the safe thing to do. be safe.
It’s coming thick and fast… I mean the team news on this site!
Hahahah Arseblog stop!!!
May he prove firm at the back and penetrate up front.
Suppose Arsene will be sticking the Coq in the back
At least we’re doing something about the situation. Isn’t Carl Jenkinson supposed to be a long term CB prospect? It’d make sense to bring him back, he’s match fit and in great form.
See above
Wait what? Ramsey is out for FOUR WEEKS?
Time for LeCoq to stand strong and firm, and stick himself in the middle.
Seriously though, I’m a huge fan of his, and I’m amazed at how everyone has written him off based on one loan spell (where he was used as a left winger, even though his previous loan’s were a success at Lorient).
I hope he does an Ashley Cole; as in on his way out before an injury to the first team gave him an opportunity). Ironically the same thing happened with Flamini.
Hopefully Le Coq sees some action, he didn’t expect to get any before January, so glad he’s come early as he thrusts forward long and hard. Le Coq can be very tasty at times.
I don’t want to think about that, thanks.
Glad he’s back. Always liked Coquelin!
(**gritting teeth while avoiding cock pun)
Don’t suppose he is aware how much entertainment his name provides fans.
On the performance front, he comes across as very energetic and likes to be involved in the tackles.
Up the Coq!
Whats the point in having a Coq if you don’t use it. I just hope he’s worked on his dribbling. It was very messy last time.
Jokes aside I really think coq is going become a great player for us,he looks really impressive anytime I’ve watched him,great tackler,has pace,aggression and he can pick a pass,everything you want in holding midfielder, hope he takes this chance to work his way into the first team
I remember Thierry Henry had a lot to say about him on one of his loan spells back with us, I’ve always rated him, he’s played with Gibbs, Wilshere, and Bellerin a lot as well, was also just as promising in the reserves and one senior game away at Spurs i recall him being quite the dominant DM, great passing range, classy technique and like most are saying, solid in the tackle (Coq).
Good news indeed. Onwards and upwards with le Coq!
If we want our Big Fucking German to perform, he needs a Coq.
At this rate, we might have to loan a full squad from somewhere when the transfer windows open…
if he has a chance of action I hope he rises to the occasion. Now we’ve got Le Coq back, let’s hope we can show some balls.
Seriously, if he becomes a fan fav, we could have him on the bench and when the opposing team are giving our midfielders a kicking, we could all chant to Wenger “Get your Coq out for the lads, get your Coq out for the lads”.
Oooooohhhhh! I get it now!….Coq and Cock sound the same. But what’s funny about a male chicken?
Clearly you’re not farmiliar with sp*rs. They’re a never ending stream of gags.
Bet he doesn’t get a game – just keeps the bench warm.
He’ll slip nicely into the back four.. Let’s hope he doesn’t succumb to the Arsenal injury curse. Shall we get Bac back too? It must be cold for him sitting on the bench.
Is Rosicky alive?
Not really.
Aaah yes, the old pull out Coq early technique.
Yes its called a wirhdrawal.
You have to be a real legend to perfect it!
That’s what we need in the team, a hard man
Coq is hard.
He has one eye
On the ball and one in the player
Makes for stiff competition
I bet you like that Coq, don’t you Arseblog?
hmmm… this one is just plain creepy
Yeah sure my comment is creepy, but pulling the coq out of Charlton is funny.
I thought he terrific against Southampton. This could be his time
I’m sure our Coq will rise to the challenge, as long as nobody rubs him up the wrong way.
Cock.
And balls.
The coq has no staying powers, first at arsenal then Charlton athletic. He seems to be always up and down. Hopes he nails it down the middle at arsenal this time
In fairness to him, this Coq’s got some balls to keep cuming.
Cue Wenger calling our Coq’s return “like a new signing”
Wenger: I’ve pulled my coq out of Charlton and will be slipping it in the back. #dead.
Saying it before Wenger does… Like a new signing!
Seriously though, I hope Le Coq grabs this chance with both hands since it was so hard for him to break into the first team in the past. No pun intended.
think about this. If we signed him in January and we had never had him before all of yous would be reveling in the signing.
It all makes sense now. Put Coq in midfield, put Ox up front and then Giroud can play CB. Easy. #wengerknows
Coq’ been in and out of the squad for too long
If the Coq is staying really deep I just hope he doesn’t get sucked out wide – or pulled off too early…
It WILL be hard, but I feel he has a lot of spunk in him.
Reckon he’ll shoot after a big build-up, anyone? Anyone??
Gets coat.
Seriously people. You’re having way too much fun with your Coq.
Did we just Coq-block Charlton?
If we play our Coq out of position we’ll be well and truly fucked.
I wish Wenger would make up his mind what he wants to do with his Coq
Prematurely pulling the Coq out of Charlton
On a more serious note, Coquelin should always be in this arsenal squard. His versatility is to valuable to this team that can’t seem to stay healthy in either defense or midfield
Agreed
Oh gosh. Please stop with the coq puns….these stopped being funny about 6 months ago.
Arsene will just put his Coq in for a few minnnn-aahhhhhhhhh-utes