

Former Germany international, Berti Vogts has said Lukas Podolski needs to work more on his game especially the defensive aspect. The former Nigeria coach has once criticised the Arsenal striker during his spell at Cologne. Vogts concerns about the player were his attitude and lack of professionalism.

Speaking recently, Vogts thinks Podolski will develop fully at his new club. Vogts also spoke about the Semi-final exit of the Germany national team at Euro 2012.

On Euro 2012

“It is always the defence that gets criticized. But the defence starts with Podolski. When he loses the ball he must start running back once in a while”

From Cologne to Arsenal

“I am happy Podolski has left Cologne. He had too many friends in the city. He got praised as a great runner if he ever got back to defend three times in a game. He got an easy ride and he believed in his own publicity.

“But now he has a coach at arsenal in Arsene Wenger who will make him work hard in training as well as matches. If Podolski fails to train properly twice or three times he won’t get games. That is the way to develop him into a true professional.

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger believes his man has matured a lot considering all Podolski has gone through in his career.



Arsene Wenger on Podolski’s unimpressive spell at Bayern Munich

“I think sometimes when a player goes to a big club early, there are other players there they cannot take their place from. Maybe he was not ready and completely matured. I don’t know. Now he his ready. Between that period and now he has 50 or 69 caps for germany and a World Cup and European Championship behind him.”

Lukas Podolski has three goals in seven appearances to his name for Arsenal.

[Source: IBTimes]