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發表於 2006-8-18 06:25 PM
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Lehmann says Cole will leave
Jens Lehmann believes there is 'no chance' that defender Ashley Cole will remain at Arsenal.
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Ashley Cole: Keen on ChelseaThe future of the England full-back remains uncertain, with talks over a move to Chelsea apparently deadlocked concerning the size of the fee, as the end of the transfer window draws ever closer.
Cole, 25, did not feature in either the recent Champions League qualifying win against Dinamo Zagreb nor the official team photo for the new season at the Emirates Stadium.
His controversial book is set to be launched in a fortnight's time - a publication which has brought him into conflict with his employers over criticism following the 'tapping-up' saga last season, and one which yet could hit the shelves with him still an Arsenal player.
The Arsenal goalkeeper said: 'We have lost only Dennis Begkamp, Robert Pires and Sol Campbell... maybe now Ashley - but the club has always had a good policy in changing.
'They are all big, big players and great players - but I think we have to cope with that.'
Lehmann added: 'Of course, it will be a big loss (if Cole leaves) because he is probably the best left-back in the world - but we coped with it last season and as a team you can do that.'
Captain Thierry Henry - who has penned a new, long-term deal with Arsenal - stressed last week he had been trying to persuade Cole to stay.
Lehmann, however, commented: 'I would love to play on with him, but I think there is no chance.
'Of course it is a disappointment - but you have to accept Ashley's decision because you never know what really happened between him and the club.'
Lehmann added: 'I will always remember Ashley as a very good team-mate with whom I have accomplished probably the biggest thing in my football career - becoming champions unbeaten and he was a crucial part of that.'
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