The Godfather 73,844 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said he would not have signed midfielder Kim Kallstrom had he known about the Swede's back injury earlier. Kallstrom, 31, joined the Gunners on loan from Spartak Moscow despite a scan showing he had damaged vertebrae and would be sidelined for six weeks. His move was only confirmed a few hours before the transfer window shut. "It crossed my mind to not do the deal," said Wenger, whose side are top of the Premier League table. The Gunners say they only became aware of the problem when Kallstrom had a medical on the final day of the transfer window. Wenger added: "I wouldn't have signed him if we had another two or three days, but it was on Friday at 5pm." Kallstrom, who has played 108 times for Sweden, injured his back playing beach football while Spartak were warm-weather training in Abu Dhabi. "We need to establish the real truth," added Wenger. "He arrived and had fallen on his back two days before." On discovering the problem, Arsenal, who beat Crystal Palace 2-0 on Sunday to return to the top of the Premier League, came to an arrangement with Spartak. "We accepted to share the costs, so they will pay him for the first six weeks of his wages," said Wenger. "There's a possibility he will not play, but also a possibility he will score a vital winning goal." Kallstrom, who is on loan until the end of the season, will briefly return to Sweden and Russia before moving to London and beginning treatment. The Gunners face Liverpool twice, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Sunderland in February. Kallstrom, a former Lyon player, joins injured midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere, plus the suspended Mathieu Flamini, on the sidelines Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 26,085 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 No matter GF after tonight there will be only 2 left in the title race.. Arsenal don't need him to win the league. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FernandoR20 2,133 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Arsenal Wenger Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 73,844 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 No matter GF after tonight there will be only 2 left in the title race.. Arsenal don't need him to win the league.You do realise there is more than 42 points to play for right... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 His justifications are a joke Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 19,347 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 JCD stamped on him, madman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 73,844 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 His justifications are a jokeWenger added: "I wouldn't have signed him if we had another two or three days, but it was on Friday at 5pm." That's crazy tbh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Wenger added: "I wouldn't have signed him if we had another two or three days, but it was on Friday at 5pm." That's crazy tbh.He wanted a midfielder to cover for Ramsey but Ramsey could perhaps be back before Kallstrom I think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 73,844 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 He wanted a midfielder to cover for Ramsey but Ramsey could perhaps be back before Kallstrom I think?Kallstrom might not be back at all for them.He's not played in a while and then this injury. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,706 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Actually baffling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 26,085 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 You do realise there is more than 42 points to play for right...when Chelsea get pumped the night they can't win the title it's donne Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 73,844 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 when Chelsea get pumped the night they can't win the title it's donneThey can as I said there are more than 40 points to play for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 26,085 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 They can as I said there are more than 40 points to play for.that's the difference between fantasy and real life.. Either man city or the arsenal will win the league Chelsea are fighting man united for 4th.No even the Chelsea team bus will be able to stop them losing at least 3 the night.. Let's see who employees 19th century tactics the night.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 73,844 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 that's the difference between fantasy and real life.. Either man city or the arsenal will win the league Chelsea are fighting man united for 4th.No even the Chelsea team bus will be able to stop them losing at least 3 the night.. Let's see who employees 19th century tactics the night..What? You do realise Arsenal have to play City again too don't you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 26,085 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 What? You do realise Arsenal have to play City again too don't you?by then arsenal will be safe in 2nd and fighting for 1st so no worries. Chelsea get beat tonight that's them out the race leaving the real teams to fight it out. Anyway need tae get back tae work. I'll continue my defensive of arsenal later Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 19,347 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 lads.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 73,844 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Actually baffling.I just don't get it tbh.Why sign him if you know he's injured and theres a good chance he won't ever play any games for you?To me this screams he was desperate to do 'something' in the window and the last desperate attempts to get Kalou ect didn't work so he felt he had no choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,706 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Aye, let's pay some cunts wages to sit in the medical room to make it look like we're trying It honestly wouldn't surprise me.Wenger is obviously a brilliant manager, but if he wants to win the league he needs to cut out these daft decisions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Seriously think that since Arsenal didny get anyone beforehand ,Arsene thought he had to show the fans that he signed an addition to the squad ,for the battle for the title .That's it , whether he plays or not .With the squad they have and the injured players coming back ,still in the title fight . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 73,844 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 The thing is he has put incredible pressure on himself with this move if they fail to win the title IMO.Fans will scream this was their best chance in years and they failed to do anything in January despite being in a strong position. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said he would not have signed midfielder Kim Kallstrom had he known about the Swede's back injury earlier.Kallstrom, 31, joined the Gunners on loan from Spartak Moscow despite a scan showing he had damaged vertebrae and would be sidelined for six weeks.His move was only confirmed a few hours before the transfer window shut."It crossed my mind to not do the deal," said Wenger, whose side are top of the Premier League table.The Gunners say they only became aware of the problem when Kallstrom had a medical on the final day of the transfer window.Wenger added: "I wouldn't have signed him if we had another two or three days, but it was on Friday at 5pm."Kallstrom, who has played 108 times for Sweden, injured his back playing beach football while Spartak were warm-weather training in Abu Dhabi."We need to establish the real truth," added Wenger. "He arrived and had fallen on his back two days before."On discovering the problem, Arsenal, who beat Crystal Palace 2-0 on Sunday to return to the top of the Premier League, came to an arrangement with Spartak."We accepted to share the costs, so they will pay him for the first six weeks of his wages," said Wenger."There's a possibility he will not play, but also a possibility he will score a vital winning goal."Kallstrom, who is on loan until the end of the season, will briefly return to Sweden and Russia before moving to London and beginning treatment.The Gunners face Liverpool twice, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Sunderland in February.Kallstrom, a former Lyon player, joins injured midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere, plus the suspended Mathieu Flamini, on the sidelinesObsessed about the Arsenal.....getting a tad boring now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 The thing is he has put incredible pressure on himself with this move if they fail to win the title IMO.Fans will scream this was their best chance in years and they failed to do anything in January despite being in a strong position.there is no pressure on him to win the league, the Arsenal are the underdogs. The presure is on the big spenders Chavsea and Man City...failure of either to win it will mean the chop for the manager at the end of the season Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 19,347 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 lads.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluebells 6,898 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Le Arse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FernandoR20 2,133 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Obsessed about the Arsenal.....getting a tad boring nowI've noticed you've started a fair few Chelsea related threads aswell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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