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

(Baonghean.vn) - Professor A. Wenger's contributions to Arsenal in the club's history cannot be denied. However, the French strategist's mistakes 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 promising youngsters to fill the void left by their seniors.

Because of this, Arsenal not only have no chance to pursue the championship, but also struggle 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 French tactician.

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

3. Shun the legends who made Arsenal successful

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

Thierry Henry was denied a coaching position because Wenger didn’t need any experts or consultants. 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 left alone at Arsenal. Vieira 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 classic mistake by Arsene Wenger.

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

Arsenal have broken that rule many times, 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, which has produced spectacular goals. However, this style of play has also 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 in time for him to continue maintaining his role and importance at Arsenal.

Trung Kien

(According to Fox Sports)