Arsenal defender’s admission

Thursday, 06/10/2011

Under-fire Arsenal new boy Per Mertesacker has admitted that he has yet to settle at the Emirates Stadium.

But the German international, who has not yet looked comfortable in the Premier League, has thrown his weight behind boss Arsene Wenger and says he is the man to lead the Gunners.

Mertesacker said: "I still have communication problems, but given the circumstances this is inevitable. But it is clear that mistakes happen. They are almost inevitable in a team which has not yet gelled."

The 76-cap defender added" "For the Arsenal fans Wenger is a hero and he cannot lose this status. There is no one here who is not certain that the success will return."

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