THREAD OF THE ARSENAL SQUAD!
Who I would keep and sell. Players who have signed a new contract or brought in from last season wont be looked at. Likes, retweets and comments would be much appreciated. Interested to know all your thoughts. 😀
LENO: Exceptional consistency since arriving in 2018. Arguably one of our players of the season. Excellent shot stopper, has improved in terms of commanding his box from his first year. Room for improvement in his distribution and composure on the ball. KEEP!
MARTINEZ: This is the power of the loan system. Since that horror show at Reading, he has came a long way. Commands his box well, good shot stopper and certainly offers more in terms of distribution than Leno. Physically looks a lot stronger. Two top keepers. KEEP!
BELLERIN: So likeable and really want it to work out for him. Injury's have hampered his progress and seems to have lost a yard of pace which worries me. Needs to offer more offensively and compliment Pepe. Has to prove himself from now to the end of the season. UNDECIDED!
MUSTAFI: Has been exceptional under Arteta. I do believe he has desirable attributes. Good aerially, good passing range, composure on the ball and aggressive. But he lacks concentration levels, which has been his achilles heel. Think we can generate funds from his sale. SELL!
MAVROPANOS: Impressed on loan in Germany, putting in solid displays. He's not one I see in our long term vision and the fact he's done well on loan will attract interest. Another one who could generate valuable funds. SELL!
HOLDING: ACL has really had its affect on Rob. Very promising form in the unbeaten run under Emery. But since coming back, he seems to have lost an extra yard of pace, positionally poor and another asset we should exploit and sell. Some may argue he deserves another season. SELL!
SOKRATIS: His form since February last season has been extremely inconsistent. Poor performances this season and clearly doesn't suit Arteta's philosophy. SELL!
CHAMBERS! Loans at Middlesborough and Fulham have done him well and has grown in maturity. On the few occasions he's played at CB, i've been impressed. Good on the ball and certainly a capable squad player. We cant sell everyone! KEEP!
KOLASINAC: Again persistent injuries has prevented him from any sustained consistency. But overall, his crossing lets him down, positional awareness not good enough and the fact he's on high wages, with a few years left, its a good chance to cash in and generate funds. SELL!
CEBALLOS: His performance level has raised under Arteta. Recently, he's utilising his turn to full effect, taking players out of the game. He's releasing the ball quicker and making better decisions in possession. Technically good and has improved defensively. ANOTHER LOAN!
TORRIERA: Tenacity, aggressive, gets around the pitch and compliments Xhaka in a midfield pivot. Passing range and progressive play can improve however. I'd give him another year. KEEP!
XHAKA: Finally someone is utilising him in the right way. A deep lying playmaker, fundamental in progressing our play. Regularly breaks the lines which gives our attackers more space to create problems. Surround him with the right personnel and tactics, he will flourish. KEEP!
GUENDOUZI: Certainly has potential but at the moment his positional awareness is shocking, far too slow in releasing the ball, doesn't provide adequate protection to our back line and offers nothing in terms of a goal threat. An asset with a lot of value. SELL!
AMN: Very impressed with him at RB under Arteta. Good composure on the ball, providing more offensively right now than Hector and has improved defensively. Notable display was minimising Zaha's influence in the game against Palace away. If he's happy to compete for RB, 'id KEEP!
WILLOCK! To me his best position is as an 8, not a 10. He's a ball carrier that likes to drive with the ball and be a goal threat. Decision making in the final third must improve but happy with him so far, although wouldn't be opposed to a loan depending on incomings. KEEP!
OZIL: One of my favourite players. On his day, his vision and creativity is sublime. Unfortunately his better days are beyond him at this level. We must identify avenues that can allow us to move him on and free up the wages. SELL!
NELSON: I'm a big fan. Impressed with his displays in the FA cup and very versatile as he's capable of playing on. both wings. Definitely needs to show more consistency though. Wouldn't be opposed to another loan depending on incomings but i would KEEP!
ESR: Exceptional talent and learning his trade on loan at Huddersfield. Another loan next season will help progress his career further in my opinion. He's a future star. LOAN!
SAKA: Knew he would be a star after making his debut last season. So versatile and the attitude a youngster should have when playing for a big club. Doesn't moan when played out of position, realising not many get this opportunity. Exceptional talent. KEEP!
LACAZETTE: I rate him but this season has been below par. His hold up play has been good but he doesn't release the ball quick enough when in between the lines, slowing down our attacking play. Lacks ruthlessness in front of goal and with two years left, we should cash in. SELL!
AUBAMEYANG: Gunman!! Not many can maintain his consistent goalscoring ability. We have to tie him down to a new deal as he has at least 2 more years left at the top level. Not much more needs to be said. KEEP!
NKETIAH! A player that Arteta has full belief in. A real nuisance, and certainly suits Arteta's high intensity pressing style out of possession. Good service to him and he will score goals. Hold up play, intelligence on the ball and decision making will improve. KEEP!
ELNENY: SELL!
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