The Czech midfielder spoke to National press today about his current position with Arsenal, why he's not getting much playing time and what he thinks of Arsenal's start to the season.
“I’m not sure what’s going on,” he told Denik.cz. “I understand that I am 34-years-old and that it probably plays a role whether I like it or not. That’s without a doubt. However, I’m not in physical decline.
“When I played for the national team against Holland I ran 12km and according to the tests at Arsenal I’m in the top five in terms of speed.”
“We are on good terms, so I do not really know what it is. It is purely a coach’s decision. It’s not my decline. My health is fine too. Of course I want to play, but there’s not much I can do about it.”
When asked whether the lack of playing time was due to Wenger changing Arsenal's tactics, he replied:
“It’s possible. Compared to last season we’ve changed the system and again have started playing 4-4-2. The coach is trying to find a system that best suits the players, and vice versa.
“I’m not in this alone, there are other players in a similar boat. When we do get a chance it’s harder for us to get into our rhythm.
“So far this season has been disappointing for us. We haven’t played well and when I’ve played I’ve not been at the forefront of things.”
With only a few months till the January transfer window, Rosicky had this to say about the possibility of leaving Arsenal:
“It is still far away. There are still two months and we’ll see what happens when the winter transfer market window opens. So far, I’ve not thought about it at all.
“Sparta [Prague] will for me always be something I’m asked about because I’m a huge fan, but at the moment it’s not on the cards.”
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“I’m not sure what’s going on,” he told Denik.cz. “I understand that I am 34-years-old and that it probably plays a role whether I like it or not. That’s without a doubt. However, I’m not in physical decline.
“When I played for the national team against Holland I ran 12km and according to the tests at Arsenal I’m in the top five in terms of speed.”
“We are on good terms, so I do not really know what it is. It is purely a coach’s decision. It’s not my decline. My health is fine too. Of course I want to play, but there’s not much I can do about it.”
When asked whether the lack of playing time was due to Wenger changing Arsenal's tactics, he replied:
“It’s possible. Compared to last season we’ve changed the system and again have started playing 4-4-2. The coach is trying to find a system that best suits the players, and vice versa.
“I’m not in this alone, there are other players in a similar boat. When we do get a chance it’s harder for us to get into our rhythm.
“So far this season has been disappointing for us. We haven’t played well and when I’ve played I’ve not been at the forefront of things.”
With only a few months till the January transfer window, Rosicky had this to say about the possibility of leaving Arsenal:
“It is still far away. There are still two months and we’ll see what happens when the winter transfer market window opens. So far, I’ve not thought about it at all.
“Sparta [Prague] will for me always be something I’m asked about because I’m a huge fan, but at the moment it’s not on the cards.”
Do you think Rosicky should be getting more game time? Let us know in the comments section below