Carl Jenkinson Explained

Since Bacary Sagna’s second leg break of the 2011-12 season, Carl Jenkinson has been subject to intense pressure in providing cover on the right side of the defense. Since the start of his Arsenal, Jenkinson wasn’t deemed trustworthy enough by many, citing his lack of technical skill a major issue. Carl took those claims and threw them to the wind, showing why he deserved to wear the red and white.
His signing was poorly timed, given the looming departures of key players Gaël Clichy, Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas. With three figureheads of the team off to rival teams, signing an unknown 19-year-old prospect from Charlton wasn’t exactly what the fans wanted. As to be expected, Arsène Wenger was mocked for weeks on end about signing another child.
At first, harsh criticism seemed fully deserved. In his debut against Koln, Carl managed a dubious own goal in which he volleye...