Who is the better defender? I ask because while most Arsenal fans say Koscielny is better based on this season's performance, many other fans don't rate him and would prefer Vermaelen instead.
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posted on 8/4/12
Koscielny is a pure defender. He's the most technically sound. He's lightening quick too.
comment by John Locke (U1204)
posted on 8/4/12
Disagree 8bit, Kos is better in the air imo. Neither of them are great in the air though.
posted on 8/4/12
It doesn't matter if they are not great in the air. The way Kos and TV work is that one of them will always attack the ball so even when they lose a header, the other of the two will be at the back to win the 2nd ball. The only problem really is defending set pieces but correct me if I'm wrong, we haven't conceded many of them lately. I can't actually remember the last time somebody scored a free kick or corner against us (probably wasn't even that long ago was it )
comment by John Locke (U1204)
posted on 8/4/12
Completely agree Batmanu.
comment by 8bit (U2653)
posted on 8/4/12
we probably will at Stoke.
comment by John Locke (U1204)
posted on 8/4/12
yeah, Stoke will defo score from a set piece against us.
We have improved from set pieces though (in box boxes).
comment by Al - Wenger Out (U2758)
posted on 8/4/12
Kos
comment by Gunners_49 (U7239)
posted on 8/4/12
Pulis who only collects players with six feet over height.
comment by Aaron Ramsey's biggest fan (U6685)
posted on 8/4/12
Kos is made for European matches like Barca (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQNPLTM0II0)
However is exposed by stronger oppenents. TV is physically better though
comment by Andre's Samba Scarf (U6253)
posted on 8/4/12
Kos is probably better on defensive ability alone. Vermaelen shades it overall for me.
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