Live Bar February 13, 2019 In an interview with the Team Newspaper, Piré talked about his past when he played for Arsenal, saying that Wenger has taken himself to new heights and has been interested in separating after the Champions League in 2006.
"Wenger took me into another world, made me progress, helped me build confidence, and replaced Overmars," Piré said. I really struggled for the first six months and football was very tough, rough and brutal. ”
"But Wenger thinks I can adapt and with him I'm free on the pitch. Of course this freedom does not mean that I can do whatever I want, every player has his own mission on the pitch, I mean a feeling, self-enjoyment. ”
"The saddest thing for me was the match between Arsenal and Barcelona in the Champions League final. When Wenger switched me off, I couldn't believe it. For me, I thought it was replacing Hleb or my friend Fabregas. It's not arrogance, but I can contribute on offense, and I and Henry can work with each other tactically, so I'm calm and confident. ”
"Henry told me you were the one who was replaced, and then I saw the number 7 on the number plate, which was terrible. Walking past the coaching bench, we didn't even look at each other, and I walked back and sat down, very angry. I told myself 'I just want the team to win'. ”
"Two days later, I told Wenger I was leaving and being replaced in the final triggered my departure. Wenger didn't expect it, and I had to look ahead. After that final, everything was full of separation. ”
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