EPL | Newcastle vs Arsenal | 29/12/13 | 1:30 PM

[SiMamu]

This game showed the difference in styles between having Rosicky or Özil at AM. With Özil we create more clear cut chances due to Özil's fabulous final ball, but we're more likely to concede due to not pressing further up the pitch. With Rosicky, we create less but only need one goal to see ou a victory due to the pressing game we play keeping teams at bay.

 

[General]

Cazorla and Wilshere suffer from similar issues - clinging onto the ball for too long, over elaboration, blind alley runs, and lack precision in their passing. As a result, their final pass was a big let down and allowed Newcastle to continue to regroup. Cazorla in particular is way too jittery on the ball and he just needs to find the right balance between keeping things simple and forcing the issue. I think his ability to play with both feet is sometimes his undoing.

 

[Jury]

I think his ability to play with both feet is sometimes his undoing.

How could that possibly be?

 

[CandysRoom]

Newcastle did a decent job of keeping Cazorla quiet on the left. He was often cut off because of their intense pressing. Never gave up though but I'd still like to see him central when Özil doesn't play.

 

[General]

Lmao

 

[outlaw_member]

Cazorla is definitely a better performer in the middle, but he is displaying many of the same weaknesses that he did in his debut season. Difference is of course, that we are playing at a higher level now, and there are also other major contributors from midfield. His over-elaboration and occasional failure with the basics have always been a part of his game, but these flaws are now more evident.

 

[Anzac]

I think both Cazorla and Wilshere work better getting on the ball early and then driving forward into the final 3rd, as opposed to playing with back to goal.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

I think both Cazorla and Wilshere work better getting on the ball early and then driving forward into the final 3rd, as opposed to playing with back to goal.

I agree. I think Cazorla could easily play deeper in midfield.

 

[The_Playmaker]

I think both Cazorla and Wilshere work better getting on the ball early and then driving forward into the final 3rd, as opposed to playing with back to goal.

I agree. I think Cazorla could easily play deeper in midfield.

There is a difference between driving through midfield and wriggling away from players. Cazorla has very close control, but he won't drive from a deep position in midfield. He makes more space coming off the left and coming inside. It also means he is less likely to be picked up. A fully sharp fully fit Cazorla is better coming off the left hand side undetected. If played off the striker, he can be marked out of the game and he generally comes to the ball, where as Özil makes runs into wide positions.

I really don't get why people still think his best position is off the striker. It was pretty clear that he got marked out of the game there once teams were aware of him, so we had to shift him out wide.

Also, does the fact that he can't win any headers or even tackle not mean anything to you? I mean, Wilshere can at least compete. Cazorla in central midfield would be an absolute disaster defensively. We can just about manage with him on the left.

 

[Jury]

I think his ability to play with both feet is sometimes his undoing.

How could that possibly be?

Just you try putting both your left and right foot in and shaking it all about.

Well at least you tried to shed light on it :|