One thing I forgot to mention when I was talking about media hype is that the team will need some time to gel. That could help with some of the defensive coordination but the lack of a consistently pressing nature, not so much... Would a defensive coach do?
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Arsenal Players Back Wenger - But Want A Defensive Coach
18 September 2011
Daily Mail
John Cross
Arsene Wenger has the full backing of the Arsenal players – but they want a defensive coach to help them through their crisis.
The Frenchman is under pressure after his defence shipped four goals at Blackburn to condemn Arsenal to their worst start to a season for 58 years.
It follows an eight-goal mauling at Manchester United to leave Wenger looking at how his side can turn things around.
Mirror Sport understands the dressing room is still rock solid behind Wenger despite their wretched start.
But some senior players are concerned about their porous defence and believe extra coaching would help.
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