Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has claimed that Francis Coquelin is Europe's best defensive midfielder, amid pressure to bolster his squad in the remaining days of the transfer window. Coquelin, who spent a month on loan at Charlton Athletic last season, was criticised by Gary Neville for his performance in Monday's 0-0 draw at home to Liverpool - criticism that the French manager believes is unwarranted. Sevilla midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak has been linked with a late switch to the Emirates, but Wenger has no plans of replacing his "great" compatriot. "Coquelin has the best defensive statistics and numbers in Europe. You watch football like I watch football. I don't know...
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