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Gutted Wenger backing Szczesny to bounce back

February 27, 2011
Arsene Wenger begins the inquest with goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny © Getty Images
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Arsene Wenger was a despondent figure when facing the media after his side's 2-1 Carling Cup final defeat to Birmingham City.

He told Sky Sports: "I wanted to end our wait for a trophy today. We got what we expected from Birmingham - they are a team who fight very hard and cause a lot of problems from long balls.

"Both teams gave everything. Congratulations to them - they got the trophy - but we have regrets with the way we conceded the [Martins] goal. What can you say? You have to be positive because he [Szczesny] is a young boy. He has to pick himself up from that goal and hopefully he can do that.''

The Gunners boss revealed Robin van Persie's knee injury could add to the club's woes.

Wenger added: "We are in good positions everywhere but we play so many games and we can't go on losing players.

"We lost Cesc Fabregas in the week and now Robin van Persie is not in good shape after this game. It's a knee problem - we will have to assess it tomorrow.''

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