And this is where our current injury situation bites us....Ox out, Welbeck out, Gnabry out, Walcott seemingly not fit enough for a full go. In some regard Wenger's hands are tied because our speed isn't available. Hope Theo's good to go for the final and maybe we'll see some change of pace in our attack.
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High hopes for Gnabry...
Triniboy
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It did not happen this year, becausse he has barely played. Lmao
We'll see.... As always I'd rather be pessimistic and already prepare for another round of 5 CM/AM in midfield and static build up while Theo is sitting nicely on the bench
Danskin
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AW said he won't change much for WBA - maybe 1 or 2 players.
Iceman10
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You're perhaps assuming that AW has designs on Theo starting for the FA Cup final, cannonade. I suspect AW will play Theo this weekend but I also suspect he will stick with Özil/Cazorla/Sanchez/Ramsey/Giroud for the FA Cup final (Theo could still make a difference from the bench).
Theo is a good finisher when at his best but his overall game over 90 minutes, inc. defensive contribution is probably part of the equation. It may be that over pre-season if AW wants to keep him efforts will be put in to convert him to a CF.
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Just seen that as well. I guess he wants to keep players sharp ahead of the final, but I'd prefer just giving them a rest.
Just saw that too. What may interject some energy into our attack is playing against a team that wants to play an open game. If WBA does that then it might be fun. If they park it then I can't imagine how that's going to help us if all we do is the same thing that hasn't been working these many games and more. I'd love to see more than one or two changes, but Wenger is Wenger and he knows more about this then I ever will.
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The WBA game should be all about preparation for the FA cup final.
Alexis looks like could use a break. I'd definitely rest him and bring in after 60 mins.
Monreal was rested last week. So he should come back into starting XI. Same for Le Coq. I assume both will be starting in the final.
Santi has been off form the last several weeks as well. Don't think Wenger will do this but I want him drop.
So my lineup:
Ospina, Bellerin, Kos, Per, Monreal, Coq, Ramsey, Wilshere, Özil, Giroud, Walcott
And for the final:
Szec, Bellerin, Kos, Per, Monreal, Coq, Ramsey, Özil, Alexis, Giroud, Walcott
Alexis looks like could use a break. I'd definitely rest him and bring in after 60 mins.
Monreal was rested last week. So he should come back into starting XI. Same for Le Coq. I assume both will be starting in the final.
Santi has been off form the last several weeks as well. Don't think Wenger will do this but I want him drop.
So my lineup:
Ospina, Bellerin, Kos, Per, Monreal, Coq, Ramsey, Wilshere, Özil, Giroud, Walcott
And for the final:
Szec, Bellerin, Kos, Per, Monreal, Coq, Ramsey, Özil, Alexis, Giroud, Walcott
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Iceman, if what you say is true then I wonder what our chances with Draxler will be in the future.
Iceman10
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I could be out of touch with whatever rumours there are regarding Draxler. For Theo the problem is that he could be falling into a Poldi trap where he is in between a WF/SS and a CF, not excelling at either; for a WF/SS the problem being work rate and take ons, among other things. I hope that is not the case and he can transition to a CF, although we know what the potential obstacles are with that in terms of body strength, aerial, etc. Have to admit I haven't been tracking Draxler's progress recently, I know at his best he can be pretty dynamic.
Not much to document, he's been injured most of the season. Won't see him anywhere near where he was previously until next season IMO. Needs a good pre-season and a full season of fitness.
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