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My assessment of Mikel Arteta’s @Arsenal, and what needs to be done this summer in preparation for next season.
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First thing, Mikel Arteta is definitely the one to lead us into the future, I think we can all agree on that.
It’s more than just the number of wins or losses since he’s come in, it’s more about the very noticeable changes in the players and style of play.
It’s more than just the number of wins or losses since he’s come in, it’s more about the very noticeable changes in the players and style of play.
Now the squad.
Facts. We need to sell, and we need to buy.
And don’t buy all that ‘Arsenal don’t have money’ crap. That’s what the media said last season, and we got Tierney(25m), Saliba(30m), Pepe(72m), and so on.
Kroenke will back Arteta this window.
Facts. We need to sell, and we need to buy.
And don’t buy all that ‘Arsenal don’t have money’ crap. That’s what the media said last season, and we got Tierney(25m), Saliba(30m), Pepe(72m), and so on.
Kroenke will back Arteta this window.
GK:
-Leno is a top class GK, Martinez is a very reliable backup, and Macey is the 3rd guy.
Sorted in this department.
RB:
-Our first choice is between Hector and Cedric, that’s healthy competition. Maitland-Niles can be a fill in if we need, or stay in CM backup pool.
-Leno is a top class GK, Martinez is a very reliable backup, and Macey is the 3rd guy.
Sorted in this department.
RB:
-Our first choice is between Hector and Cedric, that’s healthy competition. Maitland-Niles can be a fill in if we need, or stay in CM backup pool.
LB:
-Tierney is clearly our first choice here. He’s so good and composed in defense, and his crosses into the box are always so swift and accurate.
Kolasinac is a good backup.
CB:
Mari
Saliba
Chambers
Holding
Mustafi
Luiz
Sokratis
Mavropanos
Some decisions need to be made here.
-Tierney is clearly our first choice here. He’s so good and composed in defense, and his crosses into the box are always so swift and accurate.
Kolasinac is a good backup.
CB:
Mari
Saliba
Chambers
Holding
Mustafi
Luiz
Sokratis
Mavropanos
Some decisions need to be made here.
Mari has a lot to offer, being an experienced left-footed CB who is good in the air, strong, composed on the ball, and has won a trophy. He’s the ideal partner for Saliba for the next 4 years or more.
I know we all want Upamecano, but we are better of spending elsewhere.
I know we all want Upamecano, but we are better of spending elsewhere.
Luiz is here for good vibes, Holding and Chambers should be our second choice CBs, they’re good strong boys, and english—HG registration quota.
Mustafi and Sokratis can be sold, as they’re not really first team material.
Mavropanos should be loaned out again.
Mustafi and Sokratis can be sold, as they’re not really first team material.
Mavropanos should be loaned out again.
CM:
Xhaka is key for us. When he plays, we play well. Period.
Torreira can defend and can attack decently, hopefully Arteta can bring the best out of him.
Maitland-Niles is our utility man.
Guendouzi has loads of potential, I hope Arteta can mould him right.
Xhaka is key for us. When he plays, we play well. Period.
Torreira can defend and can attack decently, hopefully Arteta can bring the best out of him.
Maitland-Niles is our utility man.
Guendouzi has loads of potential, I hope Arteta can mould him right.
Willock has a lot to offer, and he’s developing nicely. Can play CM, can play CAM. Good squad player.
Özil is well past his prime, but he has a little something to give in his final year with us and ideally, he should play very few games.
Özil is well past his prime, but he has a little something to give in his final year with us and ideally, he should play very few games.
Smith-Rowe should get another loan out.
LW:
Saka and Martinelli should be the two choices here or new LW, and Saka to CAM.
RW:
Pepé is clearly first choice, Reiss Nelson is his backup.
LW:
Saka and Martinelli should be the two choices here or new LW, and Saka to CAM.
RW:
Pepé is clearly first choice, Reiss Nelson is his backup.
ST: Aubameyang should get put back upfront and Nketiah should be the backup ST, with Martinelli also able to play upfront.
Lacazette is 28/29, and isn’t doing good. We should cash in on him—maybe use him in a trade deal with Lyon to get Depay.
Lacazette is 28/29, and isn’t doing good. We should cash in on him—maybe use him in a trade deal with Lyon to get Depay.
Who should be sold:
Sokratis, Mustafi, Lacazette, and the sale of ElNeny goes without saying.
Who we should buy:
Partey - most important signing, Atletico need the cash, player wants the move.
Depay - should cost about 20m, just one year left on his contract.
Sokratis, Mustafi, Lacazette, and the sale of ElNeny goes without saying.
Who we should buy:
Partey - most important signing, Atletico need the cash, player wants the move.
Depay - should cost about 20m, just one year left on his contract.
Grealish would be nice, but probably cost around 40m. Depay is the pacy and strong cut-in and shoot kinda LW, he can assist too, and is really good with set pieces.
Him and Pepe on the sides of Auba will be hot.
Out: Lacazette, Mustafi, Sokratis, ElNeny
In: Partey and Depay.
Him and Pepe on the sides of Auba will be hot.
Out: Lacazette, Mustafi, Sokratis, ElNeny
In: Partey and Depay.
GK: Leno, Martinez, Macey
RB: Cedric, Bellerin
LB: Tierney, Kolasinac
CB: Mari, Saliba, Holding, Chambers, Luiz
DM: Xhaka, Guendouzi
CM: Partey, Torreira, Willock, AMN
CAM: Saka, Özil
LW: Depay, Martinelli
RW: Pepé, Nelson
ST: Aubameyang, Nketiah
Let’s go, #AFC
RB: Cedric, Bellerin
LB: Tierney, Kolasinac
CB: Mari, Saliba, Holding, Chambers, Luiz
DM: Xhaka, Guendouzi
CM: Partey, Torreira, Willock, AMN
CAM: Saka, Özil
LW: Depay, Martinelli
RW: Pepé, Nelson
ST: Aubameyang, Nketiah
Let’s go, #AFC
