tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post7138045521823527324..comments2024-03-28T07:23:51.461+00:00Comments on Arsenal Analysis: Absence of wise hands leads to injuries (plus player analysis and ratings Vs Spurs)Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-29430267728690672222008-01-10T10:07:00.000+00:002008-01-10T10:07:00.000+00:00I don't agree with you on Denilson and Fabianski.D...I don't agree with you on Denilson and Fabianski.<BR/>Denilson, in middle, was our only better player able to control and pass it accurately.<BR/>Fabianski had a good game; without him in goal, I think we could have lost it.<BR/>Gilberto has improved from previous performances, but it was still average.<BR/>I can't really blame Djourou and Senderos for having a poor game, as both are not playing regularly and Djourou, inparticular who fought his days at Arsenal were numbered can't perform well under such state of mind.<BR/>Walcott needs to pass the ball instead of wasting opportunities.<BR/>Diaby is the player to sell, not Diarra for me. Diaby lakes any vision, losing possession after possession, and doesn't seem to learn anything from his mistakes.<BR/>But I blame AW for the injuries, because you can't keep playing young players who are still developping physically their body against any Premiership top teams week in, week out. The among of energy they would have to deploy to win a ball makes them paye by getting injured.<BR/>Even Kolo and Gallas could not stop Berbertov, you can't expect Djourou and Senderos to do it.<BR/>Common sense must prevail.<BR/>We should get Inzogbia in exchange if Newcastle take Diarra although I am against losing him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-34678221924763196502008-01-10T10:02:00.000+00:002008-01-10T10:02:00.000+00:00I agree with you that Gilberto had a good game. Hi...I agree with you that Gilberto had a good game. His passing was off a few times but he really stabilised the game and helped contribute to the scoreline.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-20274568642678996792008-01-10T09:57:00.000+00:002008-01-10T09:57:00.000+00:00I don't believe there are words in the English lan...I don't believe there are words in the English language that are too harsh for Diaby. He was absolute shite!<BR/><BR/>He slowed everything down; killed off every move he was involved in and, while I can excuse a player whose touch is a bit off, there is no excuse for switching your brain off. Why does he always have to try to beat two or three players before releasing the ball? Why does he pick the ball up in space and carry it into a ruck of opponents, trying to batter his way through, before losing it? And the guy deserves to be shot for dribbling right across his own penalty area, until he loses the ball in a very dangerous place.<BR/><BR/>Diaby needs to start thinking very hard about his game, as he is killing the creative flow in the team at the moment. I think 3.5 was a generous mark for him; I would give him 1.0.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-83057216411717922002008-01-10T09:09:00.000+00:002008-01-10T09:09:00.000+00:00Too harsh on Diaby, made a couple of bad decisions...Too harsh on Diaby, made a couple of bad decisions, and carried the ball too much, but was the only guy in midfield trying to do something. He had to play on the wing and cope with the day-off from denilson and gilberto.<BR/><BR/>Sure it wasn't a good game for him but i don't even get how u can rate him under Bert, who was like a retired player.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-53368013124343789252008-01-10T08:59:00.000+00:002008-01-10T08:59:00.000+00:00I feared the worst when I saw the pairing of Sende...I feared the worst when I saw the pairing of Senderos and Djourou in the starting line up and that is just what we got. There was no positional cover and Spurs could just stroll through the middle. How they didn't score more goals I will never know.<BR/>Like others here, I would like to see Hoyte partner Gallas in central defence on Saturday<BR/>However this situation was basically caused by the terrible performances of Gilberto and Denilson who were non-existent as a shield for the back four which allowed Spurs the freedom of the middle park.<BR/>The situation was just crying out for a combative Diarra in there and sadly he was missing. Come on Arsene sort this outAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-59085740930338071122008-01-10T08:25:00.000+00:002008-01-10T08:25:00.000+00:00The draw definitely flattered us, but perhaps we s...The draw definitely flattered us, but perhaps we should take some consolation in the fact that Sp*rs first team playing their best game of the season couldn't beat our reserves playing shit. <BR/><BR/>Whilst CB may be a slight concern with Toure gone, I thought Hoyte looked good there and would play him over both Senderos and Djourou. More concerning for me is the midfield- it was non-existent. Gilberto has had it, Diaby and Denilson seem to be going backwards and Walcott, goal aside, offered very little (but as he scored, he can be forgiven). If Diarra goes (though, idiot that he is, I hope he doesn't) we don't have much decent cover in centre mid if Fab or Flamini get injured again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-73777193710153424202008-01-10T08:24:00.000+00:002008-01-10T08:24:00.000+00:00Only one positive emerged from this match and that...Only one positive emerged from this match and that is Hoyte playing at centre back. I think that he should be given a chance alongside Gallas against Burmingham and lets see how he does. Couldn't be much worse than Senderod and Djourou anyway. Another thing... Gilberto must NEVER run onto the pitch wearing an Arsenal shirt ever again... he's terrible all around (except maybe at corners).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-78983970747931018802008-01-10T07:58:00.000+00:002008-01-10T07:58:00.000+00:00As much as Senderos and Djourou were a concern, my...As much as Senderos and Djourou were a concern, my feeling is that they had absolutely no protection in front of them. Like Sunday Gilberto and Denilson just don't work well. They are too slow across the ground, their passing is erratic and they have no understanding of when to sit or go. It meant the Spurs central midfield were able to pass and move at will.<BR/><BR/>As a bright point in a very average performance, Justin Hoyte looked good at CentreBack and did well at nullifying Berbatov who given all the time in the world during the first half.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com