The Frenchman, who took over the skipper's role from the
departed Thierry Henry, has received much criticism of late for the
way he has led his side.
Both Arsenal fans and football pundits have accused the defender of
bowing down too quickly in the face of pressure and failing to
adequately rally the troops when it mattered most in key
matches.
Asked whether Gallas would be his long-term skipper, Arsenal boss
Arsene Wenger said he hadn't planned on reallocating the captain's
armband before the end of this campaign, but that next season was a
lot less clear.
“I can’t answer that question," said the Emirates boss. "I want to
analyse the season, after the season has finished. At the moment,
he will be my captain until the end of the season. I believe
William has learned a lot this year," Wenger continued. "I can only
say his commitment and desire to do well was exceptional. I don’t
want to go into any other individual assessment. I made the
decision to make him captain and I have to stand up for that
decision.”