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Wenger aware of Gilberto's unhappiness
By Jonathan Chong on Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Manager Arsène Wenger has revealed that he is aware of World Cup winner Gilberto's unhappiness at being left out of the side recently.
The Brazilian midfielder has only made five appearances for the Gunners this season.
Wenger insists that this is down to the healthy competition for places in midfield at the club.
The Frenchman said: "Yes I can understand that.
"But it's not that you can chat with the guy that he is not disappointed anymore, it's all part of competition.
"Gilberto is an outstanding player - mentally and morally fantastic - but he accepts competition.
"I think he is a very good centre-back but as well it is down to the balance of the team.
"I feel at the moment Flamini is playing extremely well. Diarra and Denilson are doing well too.
"There is tremendous competition, you cannot stop that, but that doesn't take anything away from what Gilberto does, or has done."
By Jonathan Chong on Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Manager Arsène Wenger has revealed that he is aware of World Cup winner Gilberto's unhappiness at being left out of the side recently.The Brazilian midfielder has only made five appearances for the Gunners this season.
Wenger insists that this is down to the healthy competition for places in midfield at the club.
The Frenchman said: "Yes I can understand that.
"But it's not that you can chat with the guy that he is not disappointed anymore, it's all part of competition.
"Gilberto is an outstanding player - mentally and morally fantastic - but he accepts competition.
"I think he is a very good centre-back but as well it is down to the balance of the team.
"I feel at the moment Flamini is playing extremely well. Diarra and Denilson are doing well too.
"There is tremendous competition, you cannot stop that, but that doesn't take anything away from what Gilberto does, or has done."
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