Alexandre Lacazette: Laca the Net

[Batman]

Lack of enthusiasm perhaps, after being thwarted of his expected move to Atletico

But the arrival of PEA seems to have more than reconciled him to being a Gooner

Well after his first minute debut goal, he had a goal ruled offside, was constantly subbed off early by Wenger no matter how he was playing and then clearly picked up an injury so I'm not sure it was enthusiasm so much as bad fortune, borderline sabotage from the manager and injury. He's been a different player since those 3 variables went away.

 

[Mark Tobias]

Bit mixed , happy about the goal but he was about to get subbed when he scored and I don't blame Emery for wanting to .

After I sent this I realised, literally your first line was, 'Goals aren't the problem'

 

[Mo Britain]

Just pointing out that the journalists are once again running with a false headline after one of Emery’s press conferences. It’s a language issue and the way he expresses himself at times leaves a lot to be open for interpretation.

Everyone thinks he has the prettiest wife at home.

 

[celestis]

After I sent this I realised, literally your first line was, 'Goals aren't the problem'

The bloke literally scores or hit's the bar everytime he shoots . It's literally about getting him to shoot more .

 

[Mark Tobias]

The bloke literally scores or hit's the bar everytime he shoots . It's literally about getting him to shoot more .

Agreed. If this was waterpolo we wouldn't let him leave the opposition half, ever.

 

[ThlRama]

What a player we have in our hands, every time he kicks the ball it goes in.

 

[kraphtous]

Feels wonderful when a top player shuts up clowns like @arseblog and others who wanted to see him on the bench for so long.

 

[Taylor Gang Gunners]

He's conquering England nicely.

His next task is to usurp Giroud from the national XI.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

3 goals in last 4 games right? Just like Auba they start to finding thier feet it will be fun from now on

 

[Fewtch]

He's conquering England nicely.

His next task is to usurp Giroud from the national XI.

You want me to play le hoóf ball withs lacazette?

Honhonhon silly goosè

 

[krengon]

Has been in great form ever since returning from injury last season.

 

[Maybe]

He's conquering England nicely.

His next task is to usurp Giroud from the national XI.

Giroud did nothing for that spot really, it's just a personal preference of some coaches to have a donkey on CF position. Maybe some other coach would take different approach with Fekir or Lacazette, but Didier has won WC so he can do whatever he wants (even though it was well expected from them to win it with that squad). Laca is better player than him in everything except for the heading, even though Giroud wasn't anything special at it despite his impressive height and strenght

 

[DasBootist]

Didn't expect him to play tonight, so it was a pleasant surprise when he came on. The goal wasn't a surprise though.

 

[Arsenal1508]

His attitude has been excellent ever since PEA arrived. I honestly think he need that competition to refocus.

Last season the critcism was warranted. He was taken off early due to his play. This season, he looks lethal everytime. He has got an uncanny ability to get his shot off.
Still early so do not want to jinx us....but rivals are underestimating us big time.
I am happy...seems like a Yorke and Cole partnership. Welbeck is playing the Sheringham and Solkshare role.

 

[zhaggy]

He seems a lot faster aswell, bet that injury really hampered him.
Probably my favorite player atm.

 

[celestis]

Thought Ramsey was going to shoulder him off the ball and go for goal himself.

 

[A_G]

He was taken off early due to his play.

He wasn't. Giroud confirmed it was to give him enough minutes to go to the World Cup.

 

[Mraven]

Only thing that bothers me is he often uses a split second too long to shoot. If there was a statistic on getting shots blocked, Lacazette would rank amongst the top in the league

 

[Wryer]

Only thing that bothers me is he often uses a split second too long to shoot. If there was a statistic on getting shots blocked, Lacazette would rank amongst the top in the league

He does, but I think part of it is also because defenders know how lethal he is once he gets his shots off. Defenders try not to throw themselves to block a shot because it puts them out of the phase of play, but they can't afford not to against Laca.

 

[Mark Tobias]

Absolute goal machine. Anyone got a ratio on it.. goals per shot?