UNAI EMERY is desperate to land a commanding figure at the back to help solve his defensive crisis.
But with the transfer window not open until January, the Spaniard will have to make do with the giant inflatable figure drafted in for training this morning.
Unai Emery has drafted in a new signing to help with trainingCredit: Reuters
The Arsenal boss is on the brink of the sackCredit: PA:Press Association
Emery, 48, is on his last legs as Arsenal chief following a run of no wins in their last six outings.
And it is no wonder the Spaniard is feeling deflated with a defence that continues to leak goals like a dodgy tap.
They have now shipped in more than they have scored in the Premier League with 19 in 13 matches.
That’s more than the likes of Bournemouth and Crystal Palace and a remarkable seven more than Sheffield United.
Only two teams have faced more shots than Arsenal’s 218 this season in Norwich and Aston Villa.
With confidence in the camp at rock-bottom, all eyes will be on their performance against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League tomorrow.
Emery knows he can’t afford another defeat especially with a make-or-break clash at struggling Norwich on Sunday.
The Spaniard is likely to be without Hector Bellerin who continues to be assessed with a tight hamstring.
Sead Kolasinac is also likely to miss out with Dani Ceballos definitely sidelined.
Emery knows a defeat against the German side could spell the end of 18-month spell at the Emirates.
It is believed the Arsenal hierarchy are already drawing up a potential list of replacements with Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo favourite for the role.
The Portuguese guided Wolves to the Premier League in 2018 before finishing seventh in his first season in the top flight.
Former Juventus manager Max Allegri also remains an option with ex-Arsenal midfielder Mikel Artera in the running.
Granit Xhaka was in good spirits during Arsenal trainingCredit: Reuters
Arsenal’s defence has been their main cause of concernCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Emery needs all the help he can get at the minuteCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Shkodran Mustafi, left, could be handed a chance to impress tomorrowCredit: Reuters
Adrian Durham says he cannot see a way forward for Unai Emery at Arsenal
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
