By 1970’s
Gooner
I thought
that the mass exodus of players at the end of a season witnessed in previous
years had finished. Last season was an encouraging development as we kept our
important players and added a 42m player. Unthinkable in recent seasons.
But it
seems that we are likely to lose or have lost important players this season.
And a player who is not a starter is just as important. As last season has
shown it is your bench that wins you the trophies. Having a competitive first
11 is just not good enough.
And the
list of players wanting out is growing by the minute.
Defenders
Sagna is
already at Man City. This is a huge loss in my opinion as he was first and
foremost an excellent right back who could balance defending and attacking in
equal measure. But he was also a substitute centre back and a good one at that.
Added to
this is the imminent departure of Vermaelen to Man Utd. Another central
defender out. So we are now left with only TWO central defenders. Only TWO! And
no real substitutes for them!!!
And we are
left with only one right back, Jenkinson, with no back up!!!
Recommendation: Buy TWO central defenders and a
new right back. Micah Richards can double as a right back and an auxiliary
central defender. Aurier will be a good signing but he is young and needs to be
more defensively minded.
Let’s carry
on with the defence. It is reported that now Monreal wants out!
Recommendation: Convince him to stay otherwise
sign Ashley Cole
Fabianski has
already waived us goodbye. You need a goalkeeper who will be challenging Szczesny.
Recommendation: Don’t
buy Casillas. Buy Swansea’s Vorm.
Midfielders we have a lot but Fabregas should have been
brought in. It would have meant that Chelsea will not have strengthened. More
importantly we would have had another high quality midfielder who is a leader
and would drive everyone forward. Remember that we ran out of creative
midfielders last season due to a glut of injuries. I also don’t trust that Ozil
will have the stamina to last the season.
Central midfielders
We do need another
defensive midfielder though. Arteta is not up it anymore and having only
Flamini will not be enough.
Recommendation: Buy
defensive midfielder Bender from Dortmund
Wide midfielders
As far as wide players are concerned we do need another pacy
winger, Walcott will not be ready for the opening games and we are vulnerable
to his absences through injury. I feel that we lost the title last season when
he was stretchered off against Spurs. Wenger may promote Ganrby this season and
I wouldn’t disagree but why didn’t he do it last season?
Recommendation: Bring
Joel Campell back
Cazorla now wants to return to Spain!
Recommendation:
Convince him to stay
Forwards
Whatever you do Mr Wenger BUY a centre forward. We cannot
rely on one player and a rookie substitute. This was so obvious last season and
the biggest mistake that Wenger did was not strengthening in the January
window.
Recommendation: DON’T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE AGAIN. Make a
marquee signing in the 30m-40m bracket that would show to the rest of the
players (and us the fans) that WE MEAN BUSINESS.
Recommendation: Buy Balotteli
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