rockofcashel
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Yeah. A bit harsh.
But I feel Pepe will force himself into the lineup next week
Not a hope, Willian is the 2nd man on the sheet after Auba
Yeah. A bit harsh.
But I feel Pepe will force himself into the lineup next week
When did Auba last play in the middle? Arteta wants either a target man holding the ball up or a pressing forward to capitalise on mistakes in the middle.
Laca and Eddie aren’t target men either. They can’t hold off challenges. Auba is better physically, fitter and presses better than both. He’s the best finisher in the league and should be pushing 40 goals not 25.
He’s also excellent at converting crosses from either side, which Willian, Saka and Pepe can supply to a consistently high level.
He had 30% more shots through the middle, scored just as many goals and had better quality chances.
This was before having wingers with Saka and Willian’s composure and creativity.
Lacazette drops deep to drag defenders out of position. I should’ve said a false 9 rather than a target man. Nketiah plays as a pressing forward who does the pressing bit well and forces mistakes, Auba can do that too. But Auba cuts inside from the left. He is also more able to get support from overlapping and underlapping wingbacks on the left such as through AMN and Tierney. If he plays in the middle he will be more isolated.
Not a hope, Willian is the 2nd man on the sheet after Auba
I wish we could try Pepe up top. I dont like leaving him on the bench.
When did Auba last play in the middle? Arteta wants either a target man holding the ball up or a pressing forward to capitalise on mistakes in the middle.
I think he would be devastating if he was to adapt to the role. He's so unpredictable with the ball he could give defenders a nightmare taking them on in the penalty area.Thought about that actually after seeing Lacazette ruin 3-4 good chances due to zero pace.
Would have to change his game, though he seemingly played there against Pool away last season where he looked kinda dope.
Honestly don't think Willian will be a starter next season. The main reason he was brought in was to ease the pressure off Pepe for that right wing role, someone who would come in and hit the ground running immediately. That's why we signed 32 year old Willian and not another 26-27 year old. 1 season for Willian, Pepe gets more adaptation time, and then he would take over.Hopefully Pepe can force himself back in because Willian is only here for 3 years. We need Pepe for the long run 100%.