Time for Wenger to drop this forward? [poll]

I’m just going to cut to the chase – why does Arsene Wenger insist on starting with Gervinho?

What is the Frenchman’s obsession with the Ivorian?

Two questions I simply cannot seem to answer.

The 25-year-old forward has started seven of Arsenal’s eight Premier League matches so far this season, scoring three goals along the way.

But his overall performances since, I would say, the Southampton game have been abysmal to say the very least.

I watched the game yesterday evening and although the team’s overall performance was shocking and lacklustre, I have to say Gervinho was probably the worst player on the pitch by a country mile.

His decision-making was poor, he never released the ball when he should have and never troubled the Norwich back-line – it was like we were playing with 10 men throughout the whole game.

And what was even more frustrating was Wenger’s decision not to substitute him! Like he was playing a blinder or something.

Wenger needs to realise he cannot transform Gervinho into a world class striker like he did with Thierry, as the former simply does not have the ability to lead the line.

In my opinion, I believe Gervinho needs to be dropped from the starting line-up for a while, as his performances to date have simply not been up to scratch.

Think about the team Arsene, not about one player and your ego!