Originally posted by turbo_drift:
[b]*Bierhoff warns Lehmann*
Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff has advised Jens Lehmann to
leave Arsenal should he not regain his place in the
first-team.
Lehman, who has been struggling with injury, has not featured for
The Gunners since the away draw at Blackburn Rovers on 19th
August.
Earlier in the season the German shot-stopper produced a number of
high-profile blunders and could well face a fight to reclaim his
place in the Arsenal side when he returns from an injury
lay-off.
Manuel Almunia has deputised for the injured Lehman, and has
impressed in managing six clean sheets in nine games.
Bierhoff has stressed that first-team football is fundamental if
Lehmann plans on keeping hold of his No.1 jersey for Germany.
"I can't believe that Jens is out of favour at Arsenal after his
performances over the past few years," he told Kicker
magazine.
"It is a difficult situation, especially for a goalkeeper. In the
short-term it isn't a problem for us, especially as Jens feels that
he will soon be back between the posts.
"Many things can happen between now and winter, but if Jens isn't
playing regular first team football then I would advise him to look
for a new club."
City link, Kahn
feud
Lehman, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season,
is reportedly being tracked by Manchester City - with Sven Goran
Eriksson looking to add an experienced goalkeeper to his
squad.
Despite a lack of first-team football, the 37-year-old is set to
start for his country in Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier against
Republic of Ireland.
Meanwhile, the friction between Oliver Kahn and Lehman has
continued to increase following further comments from the Bayern
Munich man.
Referring to Lehman's recent response, Kahn said: "Perhaps rather
than talk about former colleagues, he should be grateful he has the
chance to play in the national team while he doesn't play for his
club.
"That has never happened before in the history of German football."
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wow if he goes mancs..he will just be liek Seaman...
