“This is now the right and perfect time for me to speak, because i feel Arsenal fans deserve an explanation”- Folarin Balogun finally reveals the hidden truth why he left Arsenal to join MONACO despite Arteta lacking TOP9
Former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has suggested his move to Monaco came because of what “people higher up” wanted to do, having held positive conversations with manager Mikel Arteta before his exit.
“He said that he would try to get me involved as best as he could [after Balogun returned from Reims], but of course he also told me that the people higher up were making decisions on me and seeing what would be best for me,” Balogun told ESPN. “So the conversations between me and him were good, but it was more about the club, what they wanted to do.
“It was out of my hands, that’s how I felt. It wasn’t something I could control. The only thing I could do was just turn up to train and work hard. So I did that”
Palmer doubt for derby clash
Cole Palmer could miss Chelsea’s game against Arsenal next Saturday after suffering a thigh injury in England Under-21s’ 9-1 win against Serbia on Thursday.
Palmer, 21, captained the Young Lions in their Euros qualifier at the City Ground but was forced off in the second half after suffering a dead leg. England U21 boss Lee Carsley insists he “will not be taking any chances” over the forward’s fitness.
Chelsea fans were worried to see Palmer limping after Thursday’s game and Carsley told reporters: “There are a few bumps and bruises and we will monitor Cole, but we will not be taking any chances.”
