Informatika és tudomány

  • SeeMyVision
    #1758
    France international winger Hatem Ben Arfa has been named as a substitute for most of Lyon's recent matches, and several leading clubs have been alerted by his situation.

    Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, for example, is a known admirer of the left-winger and has reportedly been monitoring developments closely, while Marseille are also believed to be keeping a close on the 21-year-old's predicament.

    However, Ben Arfa insists he is happy at the Stade Gerland although he will delay until the end of the season the decision about whether to extend his contract at Lyon or leave the club.

    "The talks are advancing well and I feel happy at Lyon," he said. "And, for the moment, my future is not news. We will see about all that at the end of the season."

    He does admit, though, that he is frustrated at being marginalised by Lyon coach Alain Perrin, especially following his outstanding performance as a substitute against Marseille recently.

    Ben Arfa's dazzling display prompted Marseille president Pape Diouf to claim he "Would not hesitate a second" to sign Ben Arfa.

    Diouf added: "He is extraordinary - even if it's for a single wonderful piece of skill per game, I'd take him right now."

    Ben Arfa himself told L'Equipe: "I am disappointed at not playing more and I see that a lot of people are surprised to see me often on the bench.

    "But I can only hope to get my place back in the team. It is all I can do insofar as the coach has never told me why I am a substitute.

    "I still have hope and a desire to play."

    As for Perrin, he says the reason for Ben Arfa's limited first-team opportunities is simply the form of Abdulkader Keita, Fred and Karim Benzema.

    "Competition is harsh at Lyon," Perrin explained "Hatem hasn't had the same attacking impact as in the first half of the season.

    "Abdulkader Keita has improved greatly since the winter break, Fred and Karim Benzema have scored a lot of goals and play well together."







    According to Marca, FC Seville midfielder Christian Poulsen has refused an important offer received by O.L. . The danish player, whose contract with the andalusan club will expire in 2009, continues to be observed by Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus.






    Hajrá Lyon!