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How is this a 'classy' assist? For someone of Jack's pedigree, this is standard everyday stuff especially against an U21 team.
Gnabry is a smarter footballer - I could see him flourishing in a Wenger team. Don't think there's much between them at all in terms of pure talent but Gnabry is probably more sound tactically. I love Ox as a pure talent (at his most confident, a magnificent dribbler with great ball-striking technique and ambition), but as smart as he appears off the pitch, on the pitch he is a blunt instrument being asked to play a rapier-like game. It doesn't help that he seems to beat himself up more than most players which I'm sure affects his game.Gnabry seems to be hitting some form, loving it. As much as I still want to give Ox a chance, a good finish to the season from the former might merit a chance in front him.
The prospect of Iwobi and Gnabry playing at the same time seems interesting; their different winger styles might complement each other well. Iwobi drifts centrally more and links up the attack, playing more through balls and such, while Gnabry is more of a direct dribbler that goes into the box.Gnabry is a smarter footballer - I could see him flourishing in a Wenger team. Don't think there's much between them at all in terms of pure talent but Gnabry is probably more sound tactically. I love Ox as a pure talent (at his most confident, a magnificent dribbler with great ball-striking technique and ambition), but as smart as he appears off the pitch, on the pitch he is a blunt instrument being asked to play a rapier-like game. It doesn't help that he seems to beat himself up more than most players which I'm sure affects his game.
Gnabry has the potential to be a devastating impact player but his game is more sophisticated than he shows - he's so dominant at U21 level for us that he doesn't have to play smart, just do his thing. Iwobi's performances are a faint echo of what Gnabry was beginning to produce for us in his initial breakthrough - the only thing separating the two is Iwobi's end product, with the latter showing the confidence to take risks, and Gnabry preferring a safer approach; diligently defending, smart dribbling and passing quickly. It could be that both Iwobi and Gnabry end up being first team squaddies
There's a great deal of attacking potential in our U21/U18 set-up, but the irony is that I think they need more opportunities at some point - something we would normally associate with Wenger, but I think he could do more! And that's even with Iwobi's emergence into the first team. I agree with Jeorge Bird to be honest - there is no substitute for opportunity, and with our experienced players misfiring constantly, if we aren't going to sign a player why not blood one of our younger players and give them the opportunity?
True - although Gnabry did a fair bit of cutting inside at every available opportunity back in 2013/14. Very often he was quite central in possession - don't know if that was a directive from Wenger or something he was wont to do.The prospect of Iwobi and Gnabry playing at the same time seems interesting; their different winger styles might complement each other well. Iwobi drifts centrally more and links up the attack, playing more through balls and such, while Gnabry is more of a direct dribbler that goes into the box.
according to this, he has played:Are you telling me that Rashford wasn't even playing U21s football?
So what do you reckon happens to Akpom/Mavididi/Malen/Nketiah next season, as in sold, loaned, 1st team opportunities, U18, or U21?The U18s lost again vs Leicester City U18s yesterday - score was 2-1.
Eddie Nketiah scored AGAIN, that's his 19th of the season. Very, very clinical. Can't wait to see his impact at U21 level.
A player called Josh Benson made his debut, described by Jeorge Bird as a central midfield with a good passing range. Was also a member of the very young Future Cup-winning squad. I'm guessing we will soon see the arrival of Trae Coyle, Olujimi Olayinka, Mark McGuiness and Xavier Amaechi next season.
Lord knows!So what do you reckon happens to Akpom/Mavididi/Malen/Nketiah next season, as in sold, loaned, 1st team opportunities, U18, or U21?