Tonight Arsène Wenger will hand Nicklas Bendtner the one thing he
craves a first-team chance.
Despite his reputation as one of the brightest striking talents in
Europe, the Dane has not yet started a game for Arsenal.
However Wenger could give the 19-year-old no greater compliment in
pre-season than to insert him into his squad for the coming
campaign as one of the main four strikers. From what he told
Arsenal TV Online on Monday, the manager rates Bendtner in the
highest terms. However, at the same time, he knows the
Copenhagen-born player must be ready when opportunity knocks.
Nicklas is strong, hes quick, hes an intelligent boy, hes a
good finisher, hes good in the air and he's a good team player,
said Wenger.
He can create chances and give the final ball. You can play
one-twos with him and he can bring other people in.
Tuesday is one of his chances and he will get more opportunities
in more big games but its maybe his first real opportunity this
season.
In this job, you work everyday and you are ready when you get your
chance. You dont wonder about the rest and you can never predict
your chance. Part of success in life is to grab your chance when
you get it and thats why you have to always be ready.
For me he has everything in his locker that needs to be in there.
But it doesnt mean because you have it in you that you have done
it it is all to do for him. But I would love to be 19 years-old
and have his quality.
