Great attackers Arsene, but so many issues unresolved
ARSENAL 3 CELTIC 2
FROM GOODPLAYA AT THE EMIRATES
THIS was my first glimpse of Arsenal since Fulham were beaten at the Emirates in May. It offered a welcome reminder of the buffet of attacking talent we are lucky enough to witness as Gooners.
Nasri, Vela, Eboue, Walcott, Arshavin, Rosicky, Chamakh, Bendtner, RVP and Wilshere is some offering.
And yet in a way those riches make it all the more dispiriting that we are where we are.
With a fortnight until the season begins we have just three central defenders, two fewer than in May.
We have no number 1 goalkeeper, only a trio who are in limbo and none of whom are currently worthy of the position.
For all that attacking talent we are also arguably one short of players who can perform the lone striker role. On that front Chamakh for Eduardo appears a wise move. Last season, there were moments when all three strikers were unavailable and poor Arshavin toiled up front on his own. Even with two unavailable (such at Liverpool in two weeks), you have no substitute replacement for the one who can play.
And perhaps most crucially the situation with the club captain is very troubling. Yes, we should applaud the club for apparently keeping hold of Cesc. But it will only count for something if we see the Cesc of last year. A disgruntled, angry Cesc would arguably be worse than no Cesc. This one needs resolving. And soon. And emphatically.
As ever, transfer business has been allowed to drift and we’ve let go more players than we’ve brought in and no doubt trimmed the wage bill. But have we improved our chances of silverware? Looking at the issues outlined above, we’re asking for too many minor miracles coming off right now.
On a more micro level, the Celtic game posed an interesting midfield conundrum. Nasri and Wilshere both look best suited to a central role. But can you play one of them, Cesc and Song together? Is it not a little lightweight and a little too attacking?
Talking of Wilshere, he simply has to be given a very good chance to show what he can do. The volley from a corner that hit the bar was simply extraordinary to watch. There is something distinctly Rooneyesque about him.
Random thoughts on a few players:
Almunia – depressing to see him wearing the armband.
Djourou – comfortable.
Sagna – as a keeper you know it’s a bad day when Bacary Sagna, on his left foot, from 25 yards, beats you at your near post.
Frimpong – neat.
Theo – Very dangerous but astonishing how some very simple passes can fail.
Nasri – sharp.
Koscielny – obviously better than the nightmare he endured after coming on. That number 6 shirt still has a certain aura to it.
Chamakh – more suited to the lone role than Eduardo.
Arshavin – didn’t overly exert himself.
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