Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva claims his former club have still not replaced him.
Since the Brazilian left the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal have lacked a world class combative player in the heart of their midfield, which Gilberto himself has identified.
However, he is keen for that to be rectified moving forward, laying down the mantle to the club's current midfielders and potential arrivals in the summer.
"It's nice when people talk about me and remember me," he told Planet Football.
"Of course, I'm not too proud in terms of the idea that they never replaced me, but I feel proud that people think about me positively, despite the fact that it's a long time since I left the club. This is a good feeling.
"But, you know, from what I have seen over the last few years, it's quite true, because me and Patrick Vieira especially had a great partnership and I haven't seen Arsenal replace this.
"I think it's been quite painful for the team not to have stability in this position. They are paying a high price, but I hope at some point they find somebody who can fill the gap."
