Irish Gooner wrote:
Is it such a big thing for Gibbs to be brought in?
Well, it is really.
He's always either injured or recovering from injury, and there's been very few occasions this season when he's been able to get a run of games together.
And when he was fit, he was getting the odd game. Wenger has been introducing him more and more, but he can't do that if Gibbs is injured! (as he is now, by the way!)
Gibbs, if he can stay fit, will get more and more chances in the first team - but until he can stay fit, I think it's unrealistic to expect Clichy to be dropped.
It will happen, but only when Gibbs is ready.
As for dropping Clichy for Cruise - well, maybe you've seen more of Cruise than I have, but I can't see that happening, mate. November is a big, big month for us and not a time for bringing in a rookie.
I can understand your frustration with Clichy, though. 100%