Londono “Arsenal“ saugas Francis Coquelin says that when coach Arsene Wenger decided to call him back to the ranks of the “Gunners“, he was preparing for another match with “Charlton“ at the time and did not expect to return to London at all.
The Frenchman moved back to the “Emirates“ stadium in December, just a month after being loaned out. Now the defensive midfielder has started the last five matches for “Arsenal“ in the starting lineup.
“It's strange, because everything happened very quickly. I didn't expect that,” the footballer told Arsenal Player. “I trained with the team all week, and on Monday, I had to discuss tactical changes with the “Charlton“ coach and a few other people.”
“The coach wanted me to play a key role in the matches with a new formation.”
“Then, on Thursday evening, when I received a call from “Arsenal“, I was at home watching TV. This is football, you just have to accept everything.”
In addition, Coquelin said that he felt a little unwell due to the departure, as he was already prepared for the upcoming match with “Charlton“. However, the Frenchman said he later focused on the “Arsenal“ matches against “Newcastle“ and mentioned that without “Charlton“ he would not demonstrate the same game that he is showing now.
Lately, Coquelin has been one of the main pillars in the midfield of the “Gunners“. In the last five matches, the defender has played without substitutions from the first minutes.
