Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that he was surprised by Lord Bendtner’s move to Nottingham Forest earlier this summer and the manager believes that the striker has a point to prove against Arsenal when both the teams face off against each other in League cup.
“It was a surprise to me that Nicklas signed for Nottingham Forest, but at some stage, Nicklas needs to restart his career,” Wenger said.
“You have to adapt and we are in a job when we have to show we are able to put our effort in everywhere and compete. Sometimes when you are a player of his quality, you just need an opportunity. We know his qualities and he is a top-quality player, but he needs to play.”
“Of course he has a point to prove,” Wenger added.
“He’s playing at a level where he is not used to. But he did start his career at this level at Birmingham City with Steve Bruce, where he did very well. Nicklas is humble enough and focused enough to show he can fight again.”
