“I am not a winger” – Podolski tells Wenger he wants play as centre forward

Lukas Podolski has revealed that he is not happy playing on the wing for Arsenal. The German, who arrived from Cologne this summer, has been deployed on the left of Arsene Wenger’s preferred 4-2-3-1 formation, but says he would rather play up top.

“I’d rather play as a central attacker,” the 27-year-old, who has scored four goals for the Gunners said.

“On the left I have to do a lot of defensive work, constantly running up and down. I am not a classical winger.”

Podolski joins Theo Walcott, in expressing a desire to play as a centre forward. Wenger has opted for either Gervinho or Giroud so far in that position.

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