Daily Star

Wenger back to basics

- from PAUL BROWN in Milan

ARSENE WENGER claims his Arsenal flops have forgotten how good they really are.

The Gunners have just lost four games in a row for the first time since 2002 and their confidence is at rock bottom ahead of tonight’s Europa League clash with AC Milan.

But under-pressure Wenger has told them to go back to basics against the in-form Italians instead of worrying about another morale-sapping defeat.

“The players are a bit affected by what happens because they want to win,” said Wenger ahead of the

first leg of their last-16 clash.

“In life, you forget quickly how good you are.

“When you have a bad week, players change their mind about their own quality.

“We have not to forget we are good football players but as well to fix reachable targets.

“Be practical, pragmatic – focus on what you can do better. Focus on defending better, playing quicker and doing more things together.”

Arsenal are without cup-tied Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and injured trio Alexandre Lacazette, Hector Bellerin and Nacho Monreal at the San Siro.

They face a fearsome Milan side who are unbeaten in 13 with six clean sheets in a row.

Skipper Laurent Koscielny admits his side are locked in a “negative spiral” and said: “It’s difficult to go out of this. We need to be together. That’s the most important.”

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ITALIAN JOB: Wenger

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