5 reasons why Wenger 'fell out of favor' at Arsenal

(Baonghean.vn) - It is undeniable that Professor A. Wenger has contributed to Arsenal in the club's history. However, the mistakes of the French strategist are proving that he has exhausted his ability to lead the 'Gunners'.

1. Arsene Wenger failed to build an icon on the pitch

During Wenger's heyday, his squad was filled with experienced, elite players. When players like Patrick Vieira, Robert Pires and Thierry Henry left, Wenger put his faith in young, promising players to fill the void left by their seniors.

Because of this, Arsenal not only has no chance to pursue the championship, but also struggles to get a ticket to the Champions League.

2. Illusions about the power of young players

Wenger's greatest strength has also proven to be his greatest weakness. His overwhelming faith in his players and his confidence in his ability to get things done on the pitch has always been a hallmark of the Frenchman.

He had success with Henry, Vieira, Bergkamp and co., but without them, Arsenal were unstable when it mattered. Players like Theo Walcott were not at the level of Thierry Henry, and players he trusted like Francis Coquelin were not Patrick Vieira or Gilberto Silva. And it was a miscalculation.

3. Shun the legends who made Arsenal successful

The input, support and advice of former players who have been successful at the club is vital for any manager. The legends have been there, they have been there, they have seen it all, and they have the club’s best interests at heart. But Arsenal, worryingly, do not have this.

Thierry Henry was denied a coaching job because Wenger didn’t need any experts or advisers. And they moved on to other clubs. Patrick Vieira and Mikel Arteta both moved to City, Dennis Bergkamp and Marc Overmars are at Ajax, while Wenger is on his own at Arsenal. Vieira himself and many other legends have spoken of their frustration at being denied a role at the club.

4. Wenger let key players leave

Letting Robin van Persie go was a typical mistake by Arsene Wenger.

One of the outstanding features of the big clubs in the world is the ability to retain their stars and pillars. If they cannot retain them, an immutable principle is to avoid letting them join direct competitors.

Arsenal have broken that rule on numerous occasions, allowing Ashley Cole, Samir Nasri, Gael Clichy, and Robin van Persie to join their direct rivals. Each of them has won a Premier League title since leaving, a testament to their importance.

5. Failure to adjust tactics

Arsene Wenger has helped change the face of the Premier League with his possession-based style of play and spectacular goals. However, this style of play has inadvertently inspired other teams, and has also been gradually countered.

Wenger has never really got his plan 2 right for the Gunners over the years and has seen Arsenal come under increasing attack. Opponents have been defending well and after the break they have taken advantage of the weaknesses Arsenal have exposed.

After 20 years, Wenger has tried to improve the above weakness this season, but those are all half-hearted plans and not enough, nor is it in time for him to continue maintaining his role and importance at Arsenal.

Trung Kien

(According to Fox Sports)