Thursday, July 08, 2010

Wenger questions Almunia temperament



"Manuel Almunia is a talented goalkeeper," Wenger said told Kenyan newspaper the Standard. "In training, he is superb, the only problem is that he gets nervous on big matches, thereby making silly mistakes. After the World Cup, we will be making an announcement on goalkeeping.''

The entire interview. There is plenty of unintended hilarity:

APIDI: Have you heard of Kenya?

WENGER: Yes. Very good athletes and recently a Kenyan player (McDonald Mariga) was signed by Inter Milan and played in the Champions League.

APIDI: Would you like to come to Kenya?

WENGER: Yes. With my family for holiday.

APIDI: A Kenyan Arsenal fan committed suicide when the team lost to Manchester United. What message would you have for Kenyan Arsenal fans?

WENGER: What? (shocked) My condolences. To Arsenal fans, keep on supporting Arsenal, another invincible team is on the way. And please, do not commit suicide.

Unintended hilarity because they might not be true? Arsenal's official site claims they are not. -Sanford

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