French national team manager Didier Deschamps has defended the selection of Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud in his latest squad. At a press conference, Deschamps told reporters that Giroud is too important for him to be left out of the latest France squad for the Euro 2020 qualifiers against Moldova and Iceland later this month. Eyebrows were raised after Giroud made the new France list ahead of in-form players like Alexandre Lacazette and Wissam Ben Yedder. Arsenal striker Lacazette has scored 14 goals in all competitions for the Gunners this season, while Ben Yedder has found the back of the net 26 times in the colours of Sevilla this term. Why Emery must start Lacazette and Aubameyang in subsequent matches Lacazette and Ben Yedder have been … [Read more...]
Arsenal monitoring 10 goal striker
North London side Arsenal are believed to be monitoring Sevilla striker Wissam Ben Yedder in a bid to have him join the club as early as in the winter transfer window which reopens in coming months. Wissam Ben Yedder was recommended by the Arsenal scouting team having been watched a number of times this season and have shown impressive performance and character on the pitch. The North London side are short of attackers with English striker Danny Welbeck currently unavailable as a result of an injury that would have him stay away from the playing for a while. Arsenal manager Unai Emery closing in on box-to-box midfielder signing… The Express reports that Gunners boss Unai Emery has been keeping tab on the 28-year-old and is ready to meet with his asking … [Read more...]