Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere hails Jens Lehmann impressive return – EPL news
Arsenal playmaker Jack Wilshere has hailed the outstanding impact of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jens-Lehmann-c18297 in their win over Blackpool at Bloomfield Road, which was also the German’s first match for Arsenal since coming out of retirement.
Jens Lehmann was asked to come out of the retirement manager by Arsene Wenger after http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 international joined Arsenal recently and was called into action for the first
time against Blackpool on the weekend after http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Manuel-Almunia-c23386 injured himself during the warm-up.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jack-Wilshere-c17463, 19, claimed that it was fantastic to be on pitch with Jens Lehmann and labelled him as an ‘assistant manager’ on the field.
Wilshere said, “He was a bit like an assistant manager on the pitch. He was only called in 10 minutes before kick-off but it was great to have him around. He’s been there, done it all and was part of the ‘Invincibles’ so he knows what it takes to win the
title. And we want to be like the ‘Invincibles’ too.”
Moreover, Jack Wilshere insisted that Jens Lehmann was fully involved in the game against Blackpool and helped other team member to maintain their focus at Bloomfield Road. The 19-year-old claimed that Lehmann has become an inspirational figure for other
Arsenal players.
Wilshere added, “He was telling us what it is like and was giving a team-talk at half-time. He is so passionate, you could see that. He was screaming and shouting at everyone. I remember him being a bit crazy and a bit of a character before. But he looks
after himself and is great to learn from.”
Even though Jens Lehmann failed to keep a clean sheet against Blackpool but he played a role in helping Arsenal to claim all three points at Bloomfield Road.
The Gunners dominated most part of the match by enjoying huge possession but Jens Lehmann should be credited for two important saves he made, which helped Arsenal to overcome Ian Holloway’s men.
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