Gilberto for me doesnt fit in with the football Wenger likes to play. He cant move the ball quickly enough, and lacks not just pace, but dynamism. I think Gilberto is best suited to playing in a three man centre midfield, with two runners next to him. It did look a while back as though Wenger was toying with the idea of using him as centre half, he has changed players' positions before with decent success (Lauren & Toure spring immediately to mind), maybe Gilberto as a CB cover would save him a few quid that way....
I definitely think Wenger will be bringing in a centre midfielder in the summer. Diaby & Denilson have their qualities but whether they can do it for a whole month, let alone a season, is still debatable.
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