General Reserves Talk

[ricky1985]

It seems likely that all of McGuane, Nelson and Malen will start on the bench. I'd be disappointed about that, not only because I think it severely damages our chances of going through but, more selfishly, because I'd love to see each of them in the flesh to run the rule over them.

Oh well, we'll see in a bit I guess. Looking forward to it!

 

[Maxim]

It seems likely that all of McGuane, Nelson and Malen will start on the bench. I'd be disappointed about that, not only because I think it severely damages our chances of going through but, more selfishly, because I'd love to see each of them in the flesh to run the rule over them.

Oh well, we'll see in a bit I guess. Looking forward to it!

Team news already? what's the line up

 

[ricky1985]

Just speculation in a few different places at this point. Team news won't be until quite near kick off...

 

[MutableEarth]

It seems likely that all of McGuane, Nelson and Malen will start on the bench. I'd be disappointed about that, not only because I think it severely damages our chances of going through but, more selfishly, because I'd love to see each of them in the flesh to run the rule over them.

Oh well, we'll see in a bit I guess. Looking forward to it!

Figures. With Sheaf back, he'll partner Bennacer most likely, while Hinds is very much a favorite of the youth coaches (I do like Hinds though, clever player) so he'll be in the midfield with Willock and Jeff, Mavididi upfront. At least, that's how I think it will turn out.

It will be a tad disappointing though if it comes to pass - Nelson and Malen are two very explosive and exciting players who get you out of your seat. McGuane is a player I'm hoping to see a lot more of too, his profile is said to be that of a calm DM with a good passing range and given we have a gap for that, it would be intriguing to see. Will be interesting to see how Bennacer is developed though - he's small but from the little I've seen, very tenacious and a good technical player. If they can develop him a little like Verratti, that would be very good.
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XI: Keto, Sheaf, Bielik, M. Bola, Robinson, McGuane, Bennacer, Hinds, Reine-Adelaide, Willock, Mavididi

Subs: Virgina, Da Graca, Dasilva, Nelson, Malen

Well, McGuane is starting then - Sheaf's at right back

You called it on Nelson/Malen though, both benched for Hinds and Mavididi respectively. Both more experienced and rugged players of course. Really wish Nelson and Malen would have started though but we'll definitely see them in the 2nd half (we should do anyway). Nice to see Josh Da Silva get a place too, looks impressive. Tall, strong, neat on the ball, great passing range.

 

[Maxim]

the mythical Joao Virginia too

 

[chessygoal]

Why do they show commentators on Arsenal TV? we barely see the game ffs

 

[Maxim]

why the feck do we need to see what the commentators are doing for the whole game? Seriously, Arsenals coverage is an absolute shambles.

 

[MutableEarth]

We have started OK. McGuane very cool and smooth on the ball, as is Bennacer. Decent technical ability from our boys so far.

 

[MutableEarth]

Very, very good from McGuane there. I like him.

 

[Maxim]

Very, very good from McGuane there. I like him.

Certainly better than against anderlecht. Hinds has looked quite dangerous too.

 

[Aevi]

Anyone have a link? :bounce:

 

[Maxim]

Anyone have a link? :bounce:

Its on Arsenal.com

 

[Aevi]

Its on Arsenal.com

Oh, that simple? Thanks!

 

[MutableEarth]

We look solid defensively and good on the ball. Not enough in the final 3rd though.

 

[MutableEarth]

Jeff passing a bit off at the moment.

 

[Maxim]

Better, Sheaf and Jeff have a good partnership down the right it seems

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Sheaf is brilliant talent.

 

[Maxim]

Decent half, Liverpool have caused no problems whatsoever, but Arsenal haven't been that threatening either. Sheaf has been very good at RB.

 

[MutableEarth]

Defense been very good. Bola and Bielik look decent - Bola has promise. Robinson been diligent and Sheaf is showing his class and technical ability. Whisper it, but he's even better in midfield.
McGuane is never too far away from Bennacer aswell and both have been very good on and off the ball - never wasteful and good positionally. Jeff and Willock have been threatening but missing the cutting edge. Hinds is doing a good job by creating links between them all. Mavididi also hasn't been too bad, but he's been a bit slow in the box which is a bit unlike him.

Overall, we need more in the final third as I feel we have greater ability in that area than we are showing. Malen and Nelson would be welcome additions to the game.

Sheaf and McGuane would be a good CM pairing, as is Bennacer with either of them.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Mavididi!