- The ex-midfielder, who once played for 1. FC Köln, said the Gunners have shown the consistency required to go all the way
- He noted that the current team looks even better equipped to challenge for the title than last season’s side
- Oliseh believes Arsenal now possesses the discipline, depth, and quality necessary to compete for
Former Sunday Oliseh has expressed confidence that Arsenal F.C. can win this season’s UEFA Champions League, insisting the Premier League side appears stronger and more balanced than many of their competitors.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Oliseh, a former Super Eagles captain and coach, believes Arsenal’s blend of attacking threat and defensive solidity gives them a clear edge in Europe.
EDITOR’S PICK
- Grand Wedding Reception: Halimot, Saheed Mark Their Union
- Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA Celebrates Former Chairman, Hon. Segun Adetola, on Birthday
- Sanwo-Olu Flags Off Free Eye Screening for 1,000 Lagos Police Officers
The ex-midfielder, who once played for 1. FC Köln, said the Gunners have shown the consistency required to go all the way.
Arsenal were the only club to record eight wins from eight matches in the group stage, underlining their dominance.
They also finished as the highest-scoring side in that phase with 23 goals, while conceding just four, the best defensive record among all participating teams.
Speaking on his show, Sunday Oliseh’s Global Football Insights, the former Juventus star praised manager Mikel Arteta and his squad for their organisation and strength.
He noted that the current team looks even better equipped to challenge for the title than last season’s side.
Arsenal’s impressive European campaign secured them direct qualification to the Round of 16, sparing them the play-off stage. Their domestic form has also been encouraging, as they sit top of the Premier League table with a four-point advantage over Manchester City F.C..
Oliseh’s opinion carries authority given his own experience at the highest level. During his career, he featured for top European clubs including Juventus F.C. and Borussia Dortmund, winning the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 1999 and reaching the UEFA Cup final in 2002.
He also secured league titles in Germany and the Netherlands with Dortmund and Ajax.
Drawing from that background, Oliseh believes Arsenal now possess the discipline, depth and quality necessary to compete for, and potentially lift, Europe’s most prestigious club trophy.
FURTHER READING
