- Jul 9, 2007
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Ok, Assist stats are useful but can be very misleading. I agree that our players play too much inside. Though Poch always played his Ams inside, Lucas was basically a forward last season. I don't think he should be a starter, but can see why he starts.When I say overcame the odds I meant with spurs fans. He was pretty much written off as a terrible buy until he turned it round last season and became a cult like figure where people loved him for his effort but would often laugh about his lack of quality.
I remember him being hyped up at Toulouse alongside ettiene capoue, I also remember the Newcastle fans having him.
Hes an OK player. As you say he would be welcome in most squads. Versatile, powerful and experienced, he's a managers dream.
He wasnt great last season. He was OK and a lot better than he had been previously. Still a huge downgrade on moussa dumbele.
His allowed to play as a right winger , his assist stats should be good. I wonder what his wasted crosses stats are? The right hand side is inbalanced as moura for me is a winger but due to having to play aurier high up the pitch he plays as an inside 10, thus negating his main strength- dribbling.
Would you say he deserves this status that mourinho has bestowed upon him as automatic starter? I know I wouldnt and thats my issue.
You say arsenal can't defend but I just watched them comfortably hold at bay an excellent wolves side. Arteta seems to be doing a lot of good work there, if we sit back and put in this sort of performance and don't get a result the post Sheffield United moaning will be a walk in the park compared to the reaction.
I agree. I have no issue with any being squad players but I do take issue with them becoming seemingly undroppable.
He offers a counter attacking threat and puts in a shift. Can have really special moments as well. I would like to see him used more as an impact though. I agree about the imbalance. but, I also understand why he is trusted, and Jose demands pace on the flanks. I don't really see who should play instead of him and I don't see that much difference between him and Bergwijn who still needs to adjust to the league and prefers playing off the left.
It's really the energy and support he gives Aurier defensively which gets him there.
Arteta has done very well. But a few good results doesn't mean they are through the woods and they have got three clean sheets in a row. Wolves are not particularly high scorers but more a quick transition counter attacking team. If we keep them at bay we could win, if we concede early there might be problems. That's just the way he is going to play. I don't really agree with it, but it will be like that.
I don't think we really disagree, I don't think they should be undroppable, but I think they are there for a reason, not because of favouritism. Again, who else would you play?