Mikel Arteta: Managerial Royalty

[Notorious Big]

Which manager did you want then!?

 

[El Duderino]

Merry Christmas guys and gals. Happy holidays for those who don’t celebrate!

why is everyone so optimistic about Arteta? Have I missed something?

 

[krengon]

Xhaka will get dropped very quickly. He hides. He gestures saying he doesn't want the ball because he can't be bothered to move to receive it.

not sure this is going to go how you think

 

[Riou]

not sure this is going to go how you think

Arteta...no...why...

 

[Tir Na Nog]

What's Arteta gonna do, have Torreira or Guendouzi as his number 6?

Of course he rates Xhaka, every manager Xhaka has had rated him for the same reason. Let's hope Arteta can setup a structure which doesn't expose Xhaka's flaws so much.

 

[albakos]

well, this will not go well with most of AM

 

[Marsal]

not sure this is going to go how you think

 

[Riou]

What's Arteta gonna do, have Torreira or Guendouzi as his number 6?

Of course he rates Xhaka, every manager Xhaka has had rated him for the same reason. Let's hope Arteta can setup a structure which doesn't expose Xhaka's flaws so much.

The last two managers who rated him, lost their jobs

 

[krengon]

What's Arteta gonna do, have Torreira or Guendouzi as his number 6?

Of course he rates Xhaka, every manager Xhaka has had rated him for the same reason. Let's hope Arteta can setup a structure which doesn't expose Xhaka's flaws so much.

Yeah Xhaka is undoubtably going to be a starter and I can see many turning on Arteta because of that, but look at our midfield options, not like he has any other choice..

 

[Camron]

well, this will not go well with most of AM

Putting pressure on Hertha to force a higher bid.

My manager

 

[albakos]

Putting pressure on Hertha to force a higher bid.

My manager

LOL, or telling Hertha to piss off.

 

[Tir Na Nog]

The last two managers who rated him, lost their jobs

The last two managers who rated Aubameyang lost their jobs (well including Dortmund managers we could say 4 or even 5). A completely meaningless statement.

 

[Riou]

Xhaka is a good player, and I do like the way he always stands up for his teammates during scraps...but it is very clear at this point, that he is not suited to English football.

Would like to see us go towards a 3 man midfield anchored by Lucas, and I think Dani could be very good in this system.

 

[Riou]

The last two managers who rated Aubameyang lost their jobs (well including Dortmund managers we could say 4 or even 5). A completely meaningless statement.

I want Auba sold, so this works for me too

 

[Tir Na Nog]

Xhaka is a good player, and I do like the way he always stands up for his teammates during scraps...but it is very clear at this point, that he is not suited to English football.

Would like to see us go towards a 3 man midfield anchored by Lucas, and I think Dani could be very good in this system.

Arteta will want someone with a good passing range as his 6 and who can start up attacks, Torreira just isn't that type of player.

 

[Camron]

LOL, or telling Hertha to piss off.

If Arteta can make Xhaka more mobile and/or develop a right foot he can be a great player. The way Arteta has been talking about receiving the ball and build up play is really something that he could benefit from.

I do wonder how Xhaka would look in a more organized team like Chelsea from Conte or Juve.

 

[Santi Claus]

#ArtetaOut

 

[Aevi]

Xhaka is not too dissimilar to Arteta as a player. There could well be something here.

 

[MutableEarth]

Xhaka better start bucking up. Cant be flopping under a 3rd manager now. We need to make sure he stops doing stupid **** and isn't exposed all the time if were gonna keep playing this ****ing guy. Hes not been our worst performer in the last month or so, he has had good games recently so theres that.

Big call from Arteta to publicly put faith in him. Respect it. Still think Xhaka ultimately needs to be sold and replaced but if he starts playing well then cool.

 

[MutableEarth]

Xhaka is not too dissimilar to Arteta as a player. There could well be something here.

Doesn't have his subtlety or agility. Think Arteta just has to drill him on his body shape and quicker passing.