Fran Merida- Spain 4 Bulgaria 0
Fran Merida was on the scoresheet for Spain last night as they disposed of Bulgaria in their final game of this summer’s UEFA under-19 Championships in Czech Republic. Two defeats in their first two games meant that Spain were already out of the competition, but knew that a win would secure them a place in next summer’s FIFA under-20 World Cup. And a win was exactly what they got, with Aaron opening the scoring and Emilio hitting a brace before Merida, who was playing wide on the left, sealed the win with a sweet strike. With hindsight, Spain might look back and think that they could have qualified had Fran not been absent for the opening game against Germany but Arsenal fans won’t mind as it means that Fran will now return to the club ahead of what is set to be an important season for him.
Posted by meow on July 21, 2008 at 4:22 pm
any idea if fran will make it at arsenal he is not as good as cesc or ramsey, from what i have seen
Posted by mrkeating on July 21, 2008 at 4:25 pm
he has good technique, ball control and shooting ability
now he just needs to develop his composure, physique and decision making to become more complete
Posted by FUGAYZI on July 21, 2008 at 4:43 pm
he will b a better playa than both!
Posted by mooney on July 21, 2008 at 5:39 pm
he is a bad player cant wait 2 c him in the startin line up in the carling cup games we have got the best young player in britain FACT cum on arsenal
Posted by Tristan on July 21, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Ive seen bits and pieces of him play and I think he looks quality.
Posted by borngooner on July 21, 2008 at 8:33 pm
merida is more attacking then both fab & ramsey. thus ca play as a link man too.
Posted by adelanre on July 21, 2008 at 9:12 pm
pls just leave the young man alone
Posted by adelanre on July 21, 2008 at 9:23 pm
hey guys, how about arsenal buying taye taiwo, the fine boy from nigeria who plays 4 marseille to be clichys understudy? what do u think?
Posted by Matt Emefiene on July 21, 2008 at 9:38 pm
I think Merida is a quality player. I would however be quick to admit that Cesc and Ramsey are a class apart.
Posted by biyi on July 21, 2008 at 11:00 pm
now,thats some tad shite.arsenal will not buy dat gorrilla looking sack of beans now,thats some real no brainer.
Posted by biyi on July 21, 2008 at 11:07 pm
hes old and mistakes prone.and who is understudying who.hes a regular for both club and country.he played in the champ league.and by the way,has clichy come out of his own already.he,too still need some understudying.understudying my dick.