Wenger: Gallas is captain material

WILLIAM GALLAS has “all the ingredients” to captain Arsenal, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

The defender was handed the armband for Wednesday night’s 1-0 defeat by Salzburg in the final match of the Gunners’ pre-season trip to Austria.

Wenger maintains there is “no problem” between him and Gallas, who turns 30 next month, despite the harsh criticism of the club from the former Chelsea man over the summer.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited