By 1970’s Gooner
It is slightly unfortunate that Arsenal are now entering the most important series of games in their calendar without their main striker in Robin Van Persie.
It is a period where this young team will have to show its credentials against the big boys of Liverpool and Manchester United. The latter following an away game in the Champions League to Slavia Prague.
It’s not your first team players that win you trophies but your squad. But just who can adequately replace Van Persie for these games has now assumed major importance following Eduardo’s very disappointing display against Bolton.
He has not yet adapted to the pace, tight marking from behind and in your face type of English football.
He could not hold the ball up front with the result that he couldn't connect with Adebayor nor bring other players into the game. He reminds me of similar performances put in by Adebayor in his first season in this League.
Eduardo was similarly ineffective on the last occasion he was given a start which was against Blackburn away.
All this poses serious selection dilemmas for Wenger who has other options of course.
His first is to play Hleb just behind Adebayor in 4 5 1 formation with Rosicky and Eboue/Walcott as the wide midfield men.
He reverted to this when he made the inspired match winning changes against Bolton. It was also the formation that served him well at the beginning of the season. It served Hleb as well.
The second option is to bring Bendtner on to partner Adebayor in a 4 4 2 formation.
I watched Bendtner perform very well for Denmark in the Euro qualifiers and his direct physical style is at the moment more effective than Eduardo’s ball to feet approach.
The more unexpected but interesting option is to reinstall Gilberto into a three man midfield, in a 4 3 3 formation along Fabregas and Flamini.
Adebayor could then be flanked by Hleb and Rosicky. Fabregas and Flamini pushing forward in support as and when the occasion demands.
Judging by Wenger’s actions in team selection so far he is likely to give Eduardo every chance to prove himself.
He will probably select him for the Champions League game in Prague and give him the chance to show what he can do and hope he can get a goal which will prop up his confidence level.
But these types of games cannot be compared to the pressure of facing the Liverpools and Man Utds of this world.
Arsene Wenger has some serious thinking to do.
Out of the walkway and onto the motorway. Can Eduardo propel Arsenal to the title starting today against Bolton?
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From Norway; I think Eduardo will be perfect. You can see from some of his display, his finishes that he is highclass. If he had been in the Boltongame in the last 20 minutes, when Bolton was tired, I'm sure he had score and everybody had been satisfied.It's about confident... I have much more relief in Eduardo than Ade. Ade will never be the top scorer, he has very poor finishing tecnique. Of course you can train to get better, but is something about having this in you. Ade are showing to much of the ball and doesn't have the coolness that Edurdo does. Give Eduardo a run of starters and we will love this player....
erm...actually Eduardo started against Derby and against Newcastle in the Carling cup...
i-Arsenal.com :: i think eduardo should start upfront no matter what. he will get goals thats for sure. he just need one to start scoring for fun like he does for croatia.. i think his goal will come during midweek for us. walcott will again be our super sub against tiring legs in anfield. which im sure will make a huge difference.
Yes indeed Wenger will have some selection problems to face. I'd like to see Eduardo play as I like him alot but u cant take risks against other title contenders. I think Wenger will put Gilberto in anyway against Liverpool, and go with just Ade upfront alone in the 433 formation. Whatever happens the squad is good enough and flexible enough. Wrighty7
Yes stand corrected anonymous 11.00 am. Thanks.
The point still stands of course!
I really like your setup with the 4-3-3 formation. That will give us the midfield we need, but also a lot of gusto going forward.
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