Nicklas Bendtner Ready To Step Up and Lead The Line
stonejah said
11:50 02/10 2009
Talismanic Togolese target-man Emmanuel Adebayor had to be substituted during the north London derby due to a hamstring injury and later tests revealed the striker would be out for around three weeks.
There are claims that Adebayor has not come close to repeating his 30-goal season of last term, however, the 24-year-old has already struck 12 times (eight in the Premier League), in addition to playing provider eight times. This means that he has had a hand in 20 Arsenal goals this season from 24 appearances.
During a time when Arsenal are struggling to find the net his absence could be crucial, however, Nicklas Bendtner is hoping to prove a capable understudy.
"Of course, chances for me have improved with someone else out injured," the Dane explained to BT.
"But I still hope that he will be back soon, as we need him in the team. I still feel that, when I play my best, I should start, regardless of who is fit or who is injured.
"I have the same attitude every time, and each game I try to prove that I should start.
Nicklas Bendtner is expected to be asked to spearhead Arsenal's attack for the FA Cup fourth round replay against Cardiff City at the Emirates Stadium next Monday evening.
There are claims that Adebayor has not come close to repeating his 30-goal season of last term, however, the 24-year-old has already struck 12 times (eight in the Premier League), in addition to playing provider eight times. This means that he has had a hand in 20 Arsenal goals this season from 24 appearances.
During a time when Arsenal are struggling to find the net his absence could be crucial, however, Nicklas Bendtner is hoping to prove a capable understudy.
"Of course, chances for me have improved with someone else out injured," the Dane explained to BT.
"But I still hope that he will be back soon, as we need him in the team. I still feel that, when I play my best, I should start, regardless of who is fit or who is injured.
"I have the same attitude every time, and each game I try to prove that I should start.
Nicklas Bendtner is expected to be asked to spearhead Arsenal's attack for the FA Cup fourth round replay against Cardiff City at the Emirates Stadium next Monday evening.