Koeman sympathises with Arsenal fans over Wenger
Ronald Koeman admits that Arsenal fans would perhaps “like to see a new face” as their manager.
Arsene Wenger has been in the Gunners hotseat for over 20 years, but his position as boss has come under more threat than ever this season.
The north London club are set to miss out on Champions League qualification for the first time since 1998, and with Wenger’s contract expiring in the summer, many supporters hope to see his replaced at the end of the season.
The Frenchman is expected to extend his stay however, even though Everton manager Koeman says that qualifying only for the Europa League “is not good enough for them”.
“If City and Liverpool do the job, Arsenal will finish (in a place) for the Europa League, and that is not good enough for them – everybody knows that,” he said.
“You know being the manager of clubs like Arsenal is always difficult (in terms of criticism).
“I think the time Wenger has been the manager of Arsenal has been really successful – he did really a good job.
“But you know these teams need to play Champions League. After a long time, maybe the people like to see a new face.”