I don't think anyone is claiming he is. He'll probably be a starter in the carling cup, whereas we won't have a classic DM in the starting team.
He kind of did in the first half of season before going to the African cup. Our defense is looking terrible today though, friendly game or not... some of these guys are going to play for the first team...
I think Wenger has seen enough of him IMO. Get rid of some of these potential 'talents' before they become wage leeches on long contracts a couple of years ahead.
Was Gervinho like this last year in pre season? Played really well but didn't really show his quality in the PL? Good play btw