Is Lehmann The Only Snake In The Grass?

There have been a few reports recently, and especially after Tuesday's Champions League encounter with Slavia Prague, of Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann's spiteful words towards his manager Arsene Wenger. Most have discussed on the fact that Arsenal would be better off without the German keeper.

Except that Arsenal's recent sparkling form and future might in fact be facing a greater disruption in the next couple of months if not handled well. Not only is Jens Lehmann selling himself now to other clubs with his comments, Gilberto Silva and Lassana Diarra might also be leaving. While all 3 players are not currently in the first team, but the season is long and if they leave, without any sufficient cover, Arsenal might struggle if injuries or loss of form set in.

It is hard to see Wenger allowing himself to be held for ransom, so Lehmann would certainly go come the mid-season transfer window. I am still of the belief that the young players of Arsenal are more likely to lose form and be at a loss compared to the older but more experienced ones. It might be good to convince Silva and Gallas to stay on, at least until the season is over.

However, now with Liverpool's only hope of silverware this season to be the Champions League (not considering the FA Cup - it has totally lost its lustre), I wouldn't exactly be crestfallen if all 3 Arsenal players left.