Arsene Wenger praises 'dignity' of Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen

ARSENE WENGER has praised the "dignity" of captain Thomas Vermaelen and is sure the defender will not leave Arsenal during the January transfer window.

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Published 8th December 2013

DIGNITY: Vermaelen has not had many opportunities [GETTY]

The Belgium international defender has made just six appearances for the Premier League leaders so far this season, with Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker Wenger's preferred centre-back partnership.

But the Frenchman is impressed by the way Vermaelen, 28, has dealt with his lack of opportunities. He said: "Thomas has handled it with dignity and professionalism.
"I'm not concerned that he might move because if he wants to do that he will come and see me, which he has not done."