Arsenal star Vermaelen unhappy at left back

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen today admitted that he is frustrated playing makeshift left back for the Gunners, and he wants to play back in his natural role of centre back. Vermaelen has been deployed on the left flank for recent games due to an injury crisis at the Emirates Stadium.

Vermaelen wants to return to his natural position in the centre of defence, but so far Arsene Wenger has preferred to play German international Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny there.


Vermaelen is very vocal about his preference, and admitted that he is unhappy playing on the left: "I am fed up playing at left-back. I don't think I am good there - I want to achieve my highest level and I can't do that on the left.


"I play there to help the team but it gives me no satisfaction as I can't reach my best standard.


"I do my job but seldom feel content after matches. If the team wins I am happy, but it remains frustrating."