Most Gunners did not care when we only had two centre-backs throughout January, as long as the partnership was that of Djourou and Koscielny.
We are panicking now as Djourou could be ruled out for a while. The thought of Squillaci against Barcelona haunts me.
But we do have a young centre-back who has impressed this season. A 6ft2 youngster who is not afraid to mix it with the bully-boys of the Championship.
Remember, Arsenal beat both Manchester United and Liverpool in 2007 to the signature of Bolton's hugely promising Kyle Bartley.
He has racked up 35 games for Sheffield United in two years and most Blades fans have been moaning since he left to join on Rangers on loan.
I have seen him twice and he was very good with a no-nonsense attitude. He is of course still learning but is developing young players not Arsene's strength?
He has yet to feature at Rangers and if he is going to sit on the bench there, we might as well bring him as cover.
