Source: Daily_Mail
Wenger for France? Les Bleus would rather have Blanc than the Arsenal idol
Unloved: Arsenal's Arsene Wenger[LNB]Through the good times and bad at Arsenal, the mantra from the fans remains the same: 'In Arsene we trust'.[LNB]The Frenchman has transformed the Gunners in the last 14 years, winning four Premier Leagues, two FA Cups and re-inventing a side respected across Europe as one of the most entertaining sides around. [LNB]But does it impress his compatriots? Not judging by a poll carriedout for France Football magazine. Asked who should replace RaymondDomenech as national team boss after this summer's World Cup, Wengertrailed in third behind relative rookies Laurent Blanc and DidierDeschamps.[LNB]Former Manchester United defender Blanc was the clear favourite,with the boss of Ligue 1 champions Bordeaux backed by one in threevoters compared to the one in 11 supporting his exiled elder. [LNB]Marseille manager Deschamps, the one-time Chelsea midfielder,grabbed 20 per cent of the vote, though he curiously came out on topamong women voters.[LNB] South Africa bound: Thierry Henry (left) celebrates after handing France a place in the 2010 World Cup finals with victory over the Republic of Ireland[LNB] Arsenal rocked by injury crisis! Andrey Arshavin, William Gallas, Manuel Almunia, Alex Song and Eduardo ruled out of Porto clashFabregas must make his mind up on Barcelona, says Arsenal star Arshavin Arsenal weigh up move for £2m-rated Swiss forward Nassim Ben KhalifaArsenal legend Bergkamp clears path for Gunners return after earning badgesARSENAL FC
