It could be argued that the lack of rotation, and opportunities for youngsters, is why the likes of Patino and Balogun are unwilling to stay and wait for a chance.
If Partey leaves we are back to having the same amount of strength and depth in that area, i doubt that Elneny will be here beyond next Jan.
They said that arteta didn't use other players because he doesn't trust the bench but there has been no new recruits in that area.
Anyway he said himself he needs to better use what they have so hopefully he's learnt from his failures of last season in respect to rotating.
Jorginho is good cover for that role. Don't need Partey and Jorginho as cover. Timber can also play DM.
I was happy when Eddie stayed, but for that (reported) wage, you should be looking at a guy who can seriously challenge the first choice. It's pretty clear arteta does not see him as that, only playing him when Jesus was crocked. Apparently Jesus has mentioned he had a knee problem before going to the world cup and arteta still didn't really have faith in Eddie to start. On top of that, he signed trossard and Eddie didn't really get a look in even with Jesus out.
I'm fearful the same is going to happen to Nelson. A player I really rate by the way, and enjoy watching play. Maybe the gap between him and Martinelli isn't so big in reality.
Maybe with more options that arteta trusts, there will be more rotation. But the Eddie example puts doubts in my mind.
I'm not sure if it is a case of he doesn't trust the back up or more that he believes the best XI players should play 60 games a season, and the back ups should be ready to come in.
5 Stars - good post, agree with everything.
Although we took massive strides last season in our style, and obviously league position, my main criticism of Arteta was his lack of rotation. I think Odegaard and Ramsdale were the only ones putting in top performances by the end of it.
I think he definitely needs to rotate the midfield more dependant on opposition. I don't like the look of Rice, Ode, and Havertz, if that's his plan. Far too weak even if Zinchenko does come into MF during play. If we're not keeping Partey (although I think we will) then Jorgy, Ode, and Havertz looks even worse.
Agree that the lack of rotation really hurt us towards the end of the season.
Also incredibly difficult for the fringe players to then step in, when they've barely had any minutes prior.
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posted on 8/7/23
It could be argued that the lack of rotation, and opportunities for youngsters, is why the likes of Patino and Balogun are unwilling to stay and wait for a chance.
posted on 8/7/23
If Partey leaves we are back to having the same amount of strength and depth in that area, i doubt that Elneny will be here beyond next Jan.
They said that arteta didn't use other players because he doesn't trust the bench but there has been no new recruits in that area.
Anyway he said himself he needs to better use what they have so hopefully he's learnt from his failures of last season in respect to rotating.
posted on 8/7/23
Jorginho is good cover for that role. Don't need Partey and Jorginho as cover. Timber can also play DM.
posted on 8/7/23
I was happy when Eddie stayed, but for that (reported) wage, you should be looking at a guy who can seriously challenge the first choice. It's pretty clear arteta does not see him as that, only playing him when Jesus was crocked. Apparently Jesus has mentioned he had a knee problem before going to the world cup and arteta still didn't really have faith in Eddie to start. On top of that, he signed trossard and Eddie didn't really get a look in even with Jesus out.
I'm fearful the same is going to happen to Nelson. A player I really rate by the way, and enjoy watching play. Maybe the gap between him and Martinelli isn't so big in reality.
Maybe with more options that arteta trusts, there will be more rotation. But the Eddie example puts doubts in my mind.
posted on 8/7/23
I'm not sure if it is a case of he doesn't trust the back up or more that he believes the best XI players should play 60 games a season, and the back ups should be ready to come in.
posted on 8/7/23
5 Stars - good post, agree with everything.
Although we took massive strides last season in our style, and obviously league position, my main criticism of Arteta was his lack of rotation. I think Odegaard and Ramsdale were the only ones putting in top performances by the end of it.
I think he definitely needs to rotate the midfield more dependant on opposition. I don't like the look of Rice, Ode, and Havertz, if that's his plan. Far too weak even if Zinchenko does come into MF during play. If we're not keeping Partey (although I think we will) then Jorgy, Ode, and Havertz looks even worse.
posted on 10/7/23
Agree that the lack of rotation really hurt us towards the end of the season.
Also incredibly difficult for the fringe players to then step in, when they've barely had any minutes prior.
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