Short Thread: Arteta’s continuation of the back three into next campaign https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👇" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach unten">
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I’m officially abandoning my position that Arteta will revert to a 433 for this season. Back 3 here to stay for a bit

With our young CBs in, Arteta will look to ease Gabriel and Saliba slowly, flanking the experienced David Luiz in his preferred center position #Arsenal #Gabriel

Say what you will about David Luiz, but he’s earned a role for this season. He’s a brilliantly decorated professional whose matured considerably in age. A great pro for our young pupils to look up to

Pablo Mari represents another experienced CB

When fit, expect Mari to rotate w/ Gab at LCB

Wilo will share minutes w/ the survivor of the Musti, Rob, Chambo trio at RCB

Arteta has faith in youth and will select Gab/Wilo should they earn it. However he’s also keen not to rush

Now. Most crucially. Kieran Tierney.

His incredible ability to play both LCB and LWB at a top level means he stirs the drink in this rotation model.

His flexibility also allows Saka to get matches at LWB without getting dropped from the XI.
Tierney = Manager’s dream. #Tierney

On our #7

As always I’m sure we will see him in multiple positions.

Yet I believe most of his appearances will be in defense, perhaps to some fans disappointment.

Lack of depth at LB is a reality should Kola move on.

Expect Saka as LWB in UEL. Impact rotational fwd in PL

Closing thoughts: Gabriel, Saliba, Saka and many other of our talented youngsters need to continue to be eased in aid of their development

Looking about our squad personnel, I believe Arteta sees a team benefitting tactically and developmentally w/ the continuation on the back 3

End of thread:

Bit longer than expected. Got carried away lol https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤷‍♂️" title="Achselzuckender Mann" aria-label="Emoji: Achselzuckender Mann">

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