Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that Nicklas Bendtner can still become an unstoppable striker despite not playing for the club for over two-years.
The Danish international has been very clear about his desire to leave the club, but after another summer failing to get a move away from North London, he may finally make an appearance for Wenger’s side, something that he promised never to do a couple of years ago.
When he joined Sunderland on loan, Bendtner said that he would never put on an Arsenal shirt again, but he is now in-line to feature against West Bromwich Albion in the Capital One Cup tonight and his manager has given him all the backing by saying he can be unstoppable.
“He had nearly gone somewhere else [in August] and in the end he stayed because it didn’t work out and we needed him here,” the boss told Arsenal Player.
“Now he can convince everybody. We are open-minded, we believe in his qualities. I personally believe in his qualities. It’s just down to attitude and fighting [spirit]. When he has that, Nicklas can be an unstoppable striker. He gets his chance. Our job is about that. Take your chance.
“Fans forgive you everything as long as you produce the performances on the football pitch. That’s what people want. I think our fans have a positive attitude towards Bendtner and they will be behind him. Only you can create that with your performances.”
“I see him as a centre forward,” said Wenger. “He can use his body [with his] back to goal. He’s an intelligent player, he can play intelligent passes and protect. He’s a similar type size-wise to Olivier Giroud. The central role is perfect for him.”
