Arsenal: Calum Chambers can overcome new Eric Dier stigma

It has been revealed that Arsene Wenger chose to bring Calum Chambers to Arsenal rather than Eric Dier. Stigma received, now let’s do away with it.

Arsenal legend Tony Adams is more impassioned than ever to speak up. In between berating Arsene Wenger’s decision to stay, Adams has taken a breath to admit that he told Wenger to sign Eric Dier back in 2014 (via the Metro). He said it would cost just £5m.

However, Adams was rebuffed by the Gunners Portuguese scout, who called Dier “one-paced.”

Instead, Wenger got Calum Chambers for £17m. To which Adams added, “no disrespect to Calum.”

So that’s where we are in this new showdown. Certainly Adams didn’t mean any disrespect to Chambers, but a stigma is now attached to the young English defender that if he doesn’t outdo his countryman over at Spurs, he was a bad decision.

That’s a tough situation to be in. The price difference makes matters a bit worse and, to compile on that, Chambers was loaned out this year and his loaned squad failed to help Arsenal gain a Champions League spot. And got relegated.

The plate of pressure is mounting as Chambers nears his return to North London. He is going to need to start chomping soon.

Thankfully, there is very little reason to doubt him. He was a bit out of place at right back when he first came to North London, but between sporadic starts at center back, we have seen plenty to get excited about. I always reference his thorough dismissal of both Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy (their 2015/16 versions) in one-on-one showdowns.

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And while a loan to Boro might not have been as flattering as the prestigious and heralded second place trophy that Dier helped the Spurs win, Chambers solidified himself as someone to watch. He maintained a very strong back line and built up a ton of hype for his return voyage.

Which, given the new three-back set, should be mighty welcoming to the young man.

If nothing else, consider what Adams had to say as added motivation. Dier has his perks, he is certainly a talented player, but in terms of sheer potential, Chambers has plenty to brag about. Enough to gain such a big price tag from a manager renowned for his ability to balance a budget.

Add to that motivation the fact that Rob Holding, Chambers’ other countryman and club team mate, has become a North London sensation. And he cost even less than Eric Dier.

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Keep faith in Chambers. We are about to see him pull a Holding this year, you wait and see.

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