Oleksander Zinchenko (35)

[Power n Glory]

Zina is great at progressing the ball and creating overloads in central areas. Also seems to time his tackles really well.

He's less impressive when he has to track pacy players, but thankfully Tierney excels in this aspect.

Having two excellent players who offer different things in the left-back position could prove to be key for us this season.

Yep, he's very different. Reminds me of what Arteta had Maitland-Niles doing when Arteta first arrived. There were times where he looked like he was playing as DM/CM in midfield. He's really helped that left channel in terms of attack.

[Zenith]

[UFGN]

Lol that's a great Twitter feed. Lots of filthy skills to drawl over

[DiamondGooner]

I'm actually really happy with Zinch.

Such a pro, plays like a Fullback / LM.

As long as he doesn't suffer defensivley I'm good.

[Highbury Hillbilly]

I think it was a good idea to get both him and GJ. They've played together and won together. Usually we only have "winning personality" in the squad, and that's never been enough as one person can't get the rest of the squad to believe.

[Fran Solo]

Zina is great at progressing the ball and creating overloads in central areas. Also seems to time his tackles really well.

He's less impressive when he has to track pacy players, but thankfully Tierney excels in this aspect.

Having two excellent players who offer different things in the left-back position could prove to be key for us this season.

Yep, he's very different. Reminds me of what Arteta had Maitland-Niles doing when Arteta first arrived. There were times where he looked like he was playing as DM/CM in midfield. He's really helped that left channel in terms of attack.

He actually looks more like a CM/AM rather than DM/CM.

[Losmeister]

I'm actually really happy with Zinch.

Such a pro, plays like a Fullback / LM.

As long as he doesn't suffer defensivley I'm good.

yeah, he's quality. that little scoop pass to Martinelli last game for example.

[Alexis]

Very good player as long as he isn't asked to defend too much.

Far better than the midget at manure.

[Fran Solo]

Very good player as long as he isn't asked to defend too much.

Far better than the midget at manure.

You mean Martinez? I think he won't be that bad if Ten Hag plays him as a full back.

[Losmeister]

his game is primarily forward

every player is going to be beaten from time to time

the sequence that led to the 2nd goal last week... he and BiGabi ushered the player to a poor angle... that's not BAD defending
(wasnt GOOD either)

the GK failed

[Zenith]

Zinchenko's reaction to Saliba's goal -

[DiamondGooner]

Love the leadership and example he's bringing to the team.

You can tell when he plays, he plays with authority.

Def should be in line as a sub captain, I actually think he brings more to the team than Tierney does.

[theHotHead]

Looks good in the role he is playing, definitely looks better when he occupies a midfield position.

[NovaGB]

the commentator said 9 times in the first half he regained possession, great signing.

[Losmeister]

Zinchenko's reaction to Saliba's goal -

mentionedc
this in another thread iirc