I find it quite funny that people are saying Ox can't be a number 10. Though he is the logical, best cover for Theo if fit, his strength, dribbling and general playing style is far more suited to the middle of the pitch.
His best and most influential performances in an Arsenal shirt were in the centre of the pitch. There's no debate that his passing and shooting leave alot to be desired, which is why he's CURRENTLY not ready. However, two or three seasons from now is an entirely different story.
People need to remember, Wenger is a patient man and plays the long game. He'll buy a young player now, with a view to where he wants him in five years, the finished article. The key to viewing Ox as a number 10 (EVENTUALLY) is in not focusing on what specific skill is weak or strong. But focusing on the player, how he plays and his natural use of his god given talent. In that respect, watching how he plays and what he NATURALLY likes to do...
No 10, No 10, No 10
Both his passing and shooting can be taught and vastly improved. Fix those flaws in his game and he could be immense in the position.
As for who should be dropped. With Ozil in form, Cazorla all day every day. When Ramsey is played centrally (with Ozil in form) Ramsey and Ozil tick well. Ramsey always puts himself in the spot for Ozil to find him and Ozil in turn makes the run for the ball back. They work far better together than Cazorla and Ramsey IMO, but only with decent form Ozil.
The team that Jenius posted is the strongest we could field vs Chelsea and the one whose playing style would be most likely to get a result. Unfortunately, we won't see Theo. It's too much of a 'showcase' disaster if he decides to find his shooting boots again that day and earns us the win. Tearing Chelsea a new one would remove any doubts other clubs have with regard to fitness and spark all sorts of transfer distraction we don't need right now. So will be surprised if we see Theo at all.
Forgot to mention that Ox only needs to learn accuracy for shooting, he's actually got a crushing shot on him. Just needs to learn to better control his power.
Cazorla should be dropped
comment by Compulsive_Gooner (U8333)
posted 10 minutes ago
The title is misleading.
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Not if you read the whole article and all comments
"One of Ozil, Ramsey or Cazorla have to be benched." would've been a better title.
I would rather see the back of Diaby, Flamini, Rosicky and Arteta before any of the those three (with a DM coming in).
comment by Compulsive_Gooner (U8333)
posted 8 minutes ago
I would rather see the back of Diaby, Flamini, Rosicky and Arteta before any of the those three (with a DM coming in).
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These go without saying but Wenger is a soft touch. Any other manager would shove these players out of the club but Wenger wants to be their friend.
Even after they go I still think one of them needs to leave.
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One of Ozil, Ramsey or Cazorla have to go
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posted on 19/4/15
I find it quite funny that people are saying Ox can't be a number 10. Though he is the logical, best cover for Theo if fit, his strength, dribbling and general playing style is far more suited to the middle of the pitch.
His best and most influential performances in an Arsenal shirt were in the centre of the pitch. There's no debate that his passing and shooting leave alot to be desired, which is why he's CURRENTLY not ready. However, two or three seasons from now is an entirely different story.
People need to remember, Wenger is a patient man and plays the long game. He'll buy a young player now, with a view to where he wants him in five years, the finished article. The key to viewing Ox as a number 10 (EVENTUALLY) is in not focusing on what specific skill is weak or strong. But focusing on the player, how he plays and his natural use of his god given talent. In that respect, watching how he plays and what he NATURALLY likes to do...
No 10, No 10, No 10
Both his passing and shooting can be taught and vastly improved. Fix those flaws in his game and he could be immense in the position.
As for who should be dropped. With Ozil in form, Cazorla all day every day. When Ramsey is played centrally (with Ozil in form) Ramsey and Ozil tick well. Ramsey always puts himself in the spot for Ozil to find him and Ozil in turn makes the run for the ball back. They work far better together than Cazorla and Ramsey IMO, but only with decent form Ozil.
The team that Jenius posted is the strongest we could field vs Chelsea and the one whose playing style would be most likely to get a result. Unfortunately, we won't see Theo. It's too much of a 'showcase' disaster if he decides to find his shooting boots again that day and earns us the win. Tearing Chelsea a new one would remove any doubts other clubs have with regard to fitness and spark all sorts of transfer distraction we don't need right now. So will be surprised if we see Theo at all.
posted on 19/4/15
Forgot to mention that Ox only needs to learn accuracy for shooting, he's actually got a crushing shot on him. Just needs to learn to better control his power.
posted on 19/4/15
The title is misleading.
posted on 19/4/15
Cazorla should be dropped
posted on 19/4/15
comment by Compulsive_Gooner (U8333)
posted 10 minutes ago
The title is misleading.
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Not if you read the whole article and all comments
posted on 19/4/15
"One of Ozil, Ramsey or Cazorla have to be benched." would've been a better title.
posted on 19/4/15
I would rather see the back of Diaby, Flamini, Rosicky and Arteta before any of the those three (with a DM coming in).
posted on 19/4/15
comment by Compulsive_Gooner (U8333)
posted 8 minutes ago
I would rather see the back of Diaby, Flamini, Rosicky and Arteta before any of the those three (with a DM coming in).
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These go without saying but Wenger is a soft touch. Any other manager would shove these players out of the club but Wenger wants to be their friend.
Even after they go I still think one of them needs to leave.
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