Before last Saturdays game against Reading, the vast majority of Arsenal fans would have said that Gervinho should be one of many victims of a summer clear-out at the Emirates. Although, his confident performance against Nigel Adkins new side may have caused second thoughts.
It’s fair to say that Gervinho hasn’t won many fans since his move to the Emirates in the summer of 2011. He has never really got his career going, which may be down to having to depart to the African Nations during January and some of February. Reports were coming in last week that Wenger was ready to have a summer clear-out including Szczesny, Podolski, Gervinho, Rosicky, Sagna, and other fringe players.
After his performance it might be that Wenger takes Gervinho off that list. Speaking to Arsenal.com, Wenger had this to say:
“He finishes well now, much better than when he arrived and he will get better and better. But his finishing is linked with his psychology.
“To be honest he is not clinical however when he is completely relaxed he is quite good. He rushes his finishing because when he arrives in front of the goal he wants to get rid of [the ball].
“But you can gain experience and calmness. He wants to do well. He is a hard worker and, physically, you cannot fault his effort. Even when he had a bad period, he has always tried very hard.”
So, with seven games left, will there be enough time for Gervinho and his team mates to save their Arsenal career and qualify for the Champions League?
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