Nicolas Pepe has endured a tough start to his Arsenal career and it appears that some sections of the Gunners support are starting to lose patience.
The Ivorian started on the bench against Liege in the Europa League on Thursday night but did make it on for the last half an hour or so.
In his seven Premier League appearances, Pepe has managed just one goal and one assist, as he struggles to adjust to life in the Premier League.
After seeing Arsenal’s wonderful attacking performance on Thursday night, these fans are wondering if it’s time for Pepe to sit out against Bournemouth.
Twitter: Let’s go bold and play this team in the league. Well maybe Auba comes in. At this moment I’ll drop pepe and play Ma… https://t.co/UfyfDm7TgU (@1saac_oni)
Twitter: Front 3 for Bournemouth has to be Martinelli Aubameyang Saka
Sorry Pepe (@afcuta)
Twitter: I think we need to drop Pépé and play Martinelli ? (@niallmoran_)
Twitter: Should Pepe be dropped this weekend against Bournemouth?
He started off last night with a good run into the box an… https://t.co/gKro13KE7F (@Mark280292)
Twitter: I am not having a go at Pèpè but why is everyone saying he needs time to settle in, yet Martinelli who is just 18 a… https://t.co/ZScf23K3w6 (@MwauraMarvin)
Twitter: Saka has to start vs Bournemouth. Pepe needs a rest. I’d give Nelson a game too if he plays well tomorrow. (@Arsenal_fan888)
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Taking Pepe out of the firing line may not be the worst idea for Emery. The big-money signing is under a huge amount of pressure and against Bournemouth, the Arsenal boss has the opportunity to mix things up.
The performance agianst Liege proved that the Gunners have the quality and the depth to change things in the final third.
By resting Pepe, you give him an opportunity to impact the game from the bench and against tiring opposition that could help him improve his confidence in the Premier League.
It was always going to take time for him to adjust to the demands of the English game, but it looks like Emery now has a decision to make much sooner than he would have anticipated.
