Volante wrote:
Ryo should just be sold. He's not got the mentality to play at the level we require. Many Japanese players are the same to be honest, it's a cultural thing. I've seen a few different coaches talk about this. Same sort of thing applies to American players.
That is bullshit.
It is more down to the fact he had 2 big injuries last 2 years which curtailed his development. Before that he was looking really good for Feyenoord. He hasn't got any chances this season so he should go on loan to play. Clearly very talented. Every press conference, there are tons of Japanese journalists at emirates and after yesterday win, Wenger got questioned about when is Ryo getting a chance. "I will find a suitable game to play him in." was the answer.
We need Gnabry this season certainly. He should be having more minutes. Going by this performance, he could have made a difference in alot of games where we lacked penetration. It is no surprise we looked immediately better after he came on at OT and Eittihad.