KG3 wrote:Problem with this squad is its far too unbalanced, we aren’t playing to everyone’s strengths
——————-—-Leno——————
——-Chambers—Luiz—Gabriel——-
—Cedric—-Partey—Xhaka—-Tierney—
——Saka———Laca——-Auba——-
Or change the front three slightly
—-——————ESR——————
————Laca————Auba———
Depending on availability and opponents, plenty of options and variations with this formation
David Luiz our best CB who goes up another level in a back 3, where his passing can be utilised for counter attacking moves
Chambers would have no problem playing RCB considering how well he does at RB
Gabriel’s aggressive style would work well in this as Xhaka could drop back to LCB, if Gabriel is caught out of position
Cedric/Tierney both of them are quality going forward and this formation would give them more of a licence to get forward and do what they do best but also provide defensive support when needed
Xhaka not the best player in the world but after watching him under four different managers, it’s clear he excels in this formation alongside a hardworking partner previously Ramsey, Elneny and Ceballos, so I’m sure Partey could do better than those Partners (although Ramsey’s attacking is elite in comparison to Partey)
Aubameyang needs to be played in a formation which lets him have freedom to attack and minimal defensive responsibilities
Lacazette does his best work holding the ball up and bringing others into play, which works better in this formation with more attacking support
I’m just saying in my opinion with the squad we have, we could be doing much more to play to everyone’s strengths and get the best out of everyone
Only problem is even if Arteta put out this side he has no idea how to coach them, to play some decent attacking football, look at contes Chelsea/Inter or Wengers Arsenal playing 3AB, both of them played some exciting stuff, even Emery was producing some decent football with 3AB tbf
Tony Adams wrote:Ironically I think better defenders might be the solution to our lack of goals. At present our forwards are having to worry too much about covering for the players behind them.
Tony Adams wrote:Gary Neville talks a lot of shit but said something yesterday that was very true. In Wengers title winning teams the forwards didn't need to worry about tracking back because the back four and two central midfielders had the defensive duties sorted. He was talking about Auba having to track back and not looking comfortable. Same could be said for Pepe.
That is why the idea of moving esr or odegaard to CM isn't the right one. Get a partner for Partey who can defend, then let the four forwards focus on attacking.
Our two big summer signings should be partners for Gabriel and Partey. Then players like ESR, Saka, Martinelli, Pepe (and Auba/Laca if they are still here) can focus on attacking with more freedom.
Ironically I think better defenders might be the solution to our lack of goals. At present our forwards are having to worry too much about covering for the players behind them.
Tony Adams wrote:Gary Neville talks a lot of shit but said something yesterday that was very true. In Wengers title winning teams the forwards didn't need to worry about tracking back because the back four and two central midfielders had the defensive duties sorted. He was talking about Auba having to track back and not looking comfortable. Same could be said for Pepe.
That is why the idea of moving esr or odegaard to CM isn't the right one. Get a partner for Partey who can defend, then let the four forwards focus on attacking.
Our two big summer signings should be partners for Gabriel and Partey. Then players like ESR, Saka, Martinelli, Pepe (and Auba/Laca if they are still here) can focus on attacking with more freedom.
Ironically I think better defenders might be the solution to our lack of goals. At present our forwards are having to worry too much about covering for the players behind them.
Tony Adams wrote:Gary Neville talks a lot of shit but said something yesterday that was very true. In Wengers title winning teams the forwards didn't need to worry about tracking back because the back four and two central midfielders had the defensive duties sorted. He was talking about Auba having to track back and not looking comfortable. Same could be said for Pepe.
That is why the idea of moving esr or odegaard to CM isn't the right one. Get a partner for Partey who can defend, then let the four forwards focus on attacking.
Our two big summer signings should be partners for Gabriel and Partey. Then players like ESR, Saka, Martinelli, Pepe (and Auba/Laca if they are still here) can focus on attacking with more freedom.
Ironically I think better defenders might be the solution to our lack of goals. At present our forwards are having to worry too much about covering for the players behind them.
Power n Glory wrote:Tony Adams wrote:Gary Neville talks a lot of shit but said something yesterday that was very true. In Wengers title winning teams the forwards didn't need to worry about tracking back because the back four and two central midfielders had the defensive duties sorted. He was talking about Auba having to track back and not looking comfortable. Same could be said for Pepe.
That is why the idea of moving esr or odegaard to CM isn't the right one. Get a partner for Partey who can defend, then let the four forwards focus on attacking.
Our two big summer signings should be partners for Gabriel and Partey. Then players like ESR, Saka, Martinelli, Pepe (and Auba/Laca if they are still here) can focus on attacking with more freedom.
Ironically I think better defenders might be the solution to our lack of goals. At present our forwards are having to worry too much about covering for the players behind them.
True but even when we had a shocking defenders and weak CM players Wenger would always set the team up to be on the front foot. That would often result in teams going more defensive because they were worried about our attackers. Even in games against the likes of Barca where we couldn't dominate, they'd still be worried about players like Walcott bursting in behind on the counter.
Tony Adams wrote:Gary Neville talks a lot of shit but said something yesterday that was very true. In Wengers title winning teams the forwards didn't need to worry about tracking back because the back four and two central midfielders had the defensive duties sorted. He was talking about Auba having to track back and not looking comfortable. Same could be said for Pepe.
That is why the idea of moving esr or odegaard to CM isn't the right one. Get a partner for Partey who can defend, then let the four forwards focus on attacking.
Our two big summer signings should be partners for Gabriel and Partey. Then players like ESR, Saka, Martinelli, Pepe (and Auba/Laca if they are still here) can focus on attacking with more freedom.
Ironically I think better defenders might be the solution to our lack of goals. At present our forwards are having to worry too much about covering for the players behind them.
swipe right wrote:Take a look at this video explaining Cruyff’s 343.
https://youtu.be/DWjmbTp5jq8
With our current players don’t you think this would make sense for us?Auba/Martinelli - Laca - Saka/Pepe
Odegard
ESR —— Partey
Elneny
Gabriel - Luiz - Chambers
Leno
Don’t ignore this post because I need feedback. Thanks.
theHotHead wrote:swipe right wrote:Take a look at this video explaining Cruyff’s 343.
https://youtu.be/DWjmbTp5jq8
With our current players don’t you think this would make sense for us?Auba/Martinelli - Laca - Saka/Pepe
Odegard
ESR —— Partey
Elneny
Gabriel - Luiz - Chambers
Leno
Don’t ignore this post because I need feedback. Thanks.
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