Arshavin bemoans sales

[Trina]

Andrey Arshavin admits that Arsenal losing Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas has been catastrophic for the club.

The Russia international has revealed his disappointment to see the two midfield stars leave the club.

But he admits that the signing of Mikel Arteta and Yossi Benayoun have gone some way to helping them over their loss.

"At the moment, losing Fabregas and Nasri is a catastrophe," the forward told Russian newspaper Sport.

"Watching the Udinese match I said to [Nicklas] Bendtner that now we have no-one so comfortable with passing the ball to Robin van Persie or who ideally utilises the qualities of the other forwards.

"He smiled and replied, 'Yes, the only player who could properly replace Cesc is probably Xavi'.' I'm very glad that I was able to play in the same team as Fabregas - he is a truly class footballer."
Different

But the 30-year-old was pleased with other business done by manager Arsene Wenger.

"When people say no-one is irreplaceable I don't agree. With [Mikel] Arteta or whoever replaces those who have left, we will play different football, not as we played with Cesc and Samir," he said.

"Arteta and Benayoun have long proved themselves in the Premier League, they're not bad signings. And we needed strengthening in those positions.

"Perhaps another holding midfielder wouldn't hurt and, as far as I know, we were trying till the last minute to get [Rennes midfielder Yann] M'Vila, but unfortunately we weren't able to buy him," he added.

"Judging by the quantity and quality of our signings, Arsenal's football will soon undergo some changes."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11670_7152466,00.html

[Forest]

Honest as always from Arshavin.

[Artemis8]

He hasnt has a good performance for a year now. he's on the needs to improve list with Theo as well.

[Futuo]

he's on the needs to improve list

Agreed

Rather than criticise he needs to pull his finger out

[Massa]

he's on the needs to improve list

Agreed

Rather than criticise he needs to pull his finger out

Yep

[Bergkamp64]

I wish he would put as much effort in on the pitch as he does talking to the media . He's been poor in the openers , ans he was shite in last seasons run in . I can't remember the last time he put in a decent shift . Wouldn't've been sorry to see him exit before the deadline either .

[Zedie]

Same here. AA's lean spells are fast overtaking
His magical moments, I can't remember the last time I thought he was on fire for a whole game. He needs to work on his game the hardest. Him and dj atm

[Popey]

Same here. AA's lean spells are fast overtaking
His magical moments, I can't remember the last time I thought he was on fire for a whole game. He needs to work on his game the hardest. Him and dj atm

+1

[JordanTheGunner]

He hasnt has a good performance for a year now. he's on the needs to improve list with Theo as well.

Stop slammin' Theo, he's our top scorer this season!

[Est83]

Arshavin's been with us for 2 1/2 seasons... he's given us 1/2 a good season.

There's been the odd magical moment, but on the whole, it really has been two poor seasons, not just the one.

[ThereIsBearCüm]

the only decent performace I remember in the last season was United at the Emirates last season, and that was more for his defensive work than contributing to the attack

[Est83]

I love seeing that little midget track back... it gives me hope!

[The Goats Horn]

Arshavin needs to shut the f**k up and concentrate on his own game,he hasn't exactly been lighting up the Premiership lately.

[Arsenal~Fanatic]

Arshavin is just bench quality right now . He should be more worried about improving his form and work rate
before talk about anything else .

[StLGooner]

Arsh just gets asked questions, and he responds honestly, and I respect him for it. Most of the time its the same things most of us say on here anyway, so we can't be mad at him.