Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted his side will need
strengthening in the summer after they were humbled by Barcelona in
the Champions League quarter-finals.
Wenger has been criticised for failing to invest in his squad
despite not winning a trophy since 2005.
Frustration: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger endured a
miserable night in Barcelona
And he said: 'We have to add something, for sure, but we have
some time to think about that," he admitted. "We are at a stage
where we're developing players.
'[Theo] Walcott is 22; [Nicklas] Bendtner is 22; [Samir] Nasri,
[Abou] Diaby and Denilson are 22 or 23. They've shown some great
qualities and they'll get stronger every year.
'We were very young and what we did was very positive. We had
six or seven players under 23 in the team and we had plenty of
opportunities. We showed we lacked maturity in the weight of the
final ball.'
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Barcelona as Arsenal crashed out of Europe
Arsenal will look to bounce back from the Champions League
disappointment as they chase the Premier League title.
The Gunners take on Tottenham in the north London derby at White
Hart Lane next Wednesday.