A few hours before the long-awaited shock between Arsenal and PSG in the semi-finals of the Champions League, all voices count, especially those who weigh heavy in the history of the clubs concerned. That of Arsène Wenger, living legend of the Gunners, was necessarily eagerly awaited. Yet French, could the emblematic Alsatian coach really turn his back on Paris Saint-Germain? Or did he choose to play the neutrality card? The former Arsenal technician, known for his sharp but always measured analyzes, this time delivered a clearer opinion than usual.
Arsenal in the final, Wenger believes it!
Questioned by Sky Sports, Arsène Wenger did not hide his preferences, displaying assumed support for his former club. “I think Arsenal has the potential to pass, he launched. But obviously, once in the semi-finals, PSG remains a very good team. Everyone is enthusiastic, wait and hope. »» If Wenger has absolute certainties, his support displayed at the Gunners is not surprising as his name is inseparable from the London club. In 22 years in Arsenal, Wenger shaped the club, accumulating the titles (3 Premier League, 7 FA Cup) and led it to the European summit in 2006, without raising the Cup with the big ears.
Arsenal – PSG: Wenger has chosen his camp, and that may be talked about!
See Arsenal in the Champions League final under the orders of his former student, Mikel Arteta, would paradoxically constitute a tinged victory of bitterness for Wenger. He himself has never managed to win this supreme trophy, shortly faced with Ronaldinho's Barça in 2006. Does a European triumph of Arteta go beyond that of Wenger, marking a success that the Alsatian technician could never reach? No doubt, but knowing Wenger, personal pride is not the first engine. Arsenal's success is close to his heart than his own record.
Mikel Arteta about to overcome the master?
According to the former manager, Arsenal's defensive solidity will be crucial to Parisian offensives: “Arsenal is very solid defensively and on a confrontation in two games, it could make the difference,” Wenger analysis. An essential parameter while Arsenal will have to deal without Thomas Partey, injured.
It remains to be seen whether the prognosis of the Alsatian will be verified in the field or if he will be contradicted by the Parisian stars. The suspense is total.
