Coolin
Doesn't appreciate the mighty Nacho
In what way has Xhaka had a ‘good season’? No goals, no assists, no outstanding performances. His game is based on mistakes, cynical fouls and the occasional ball over the top.
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✍️ OFFICIAL Granit Xhaka (Out)
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Wiggins
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After this season he still is nowhere near what projections were when we bought him. His trend has been downward for 5 years, he never improved, last season was a blip I think and really only a fair season even by his previous standards.
Him not making too many atrocious errors is his ceiling.
We're selling high right now.
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He's a defensive midfield player, he isn't judged on goals/assists (despite scoring a great goal against Chelsea).
Hes been our most consistent midfield player, best defensively and best on the ball. The team fell apart when he was moved from midfield.
I'd disagree to be honest, I think towards the end of 18/19 you could see he was maturing (better positioning, safer on the ball). Under Arteta he has been solid on the whole imo, but I think that is expected for his style. A lot of players like him mature in their later 20s/30s. I expect him to do really well in Italy.
The transfer has been a disaster though. He was dreadful in his first few seasons, and we are losing a load of money on him.
RacingPhoton
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He single handedly lost us two games against Burnley and still people and Xhaka himself call it a good season. Such are the standards nowadays.
Wiggins
Active Member
Lots of good perspectives on here. Still best to sell, his value will go down, he offers nothing progressively on the pitch, and is adequate defensively. I think after he behaved like an absolutely tw@t that one match he internally decided to suck it up and was always going to go.
I think if we can replace him with a Neves the difference will be be very noticeable from the get-go. Anyone with any lingering affection toward him as a player will soon see it's addition through subtraction. He'd be a useful squad player I guess. Would be nice to get more for him though of course, but not realistic.
I think if we can replace him with a Neves the difference will be be very noticeable from the get-go. Anyone with any lingering affection toward him as a player will soon see it's addition through subtraction. He'd be a useful squad player I guess. Would be nice to get more for him though of course, but not realistic.
Coolin
Doesn't appreciate the mighty Nacho
The team was falling apart long before he was moved to left back. He’s average defensively, easily by-passed in midfield and picks up yellow card after yellow card because of it.
If this is him having a ‘good season’ then it’s all the more reason to get rid.
Well agree to disagree. But I do agree with essence of your last point. We certainly need better in that position. I expect Partey to step it up a lot next season.
NieThePiet
Loves Overhyping Our Rivals
Who opens a thread for the new scapegoat? A-M will need a new one.
Probably Auba, Leno or a new expensive signing.
Probably Auba, Leno or a new expensive signing.
Jae
Well-Known Member
Scapegoat?
come on mate. He ain't a scapegoat. He's just ****e. And you can't blame the manager because he was ****e under Wenger as well.
kash2
More Consistent Than Arteta
The last midfielder holding our midfield together departs. Next season will be another new landmark in this new era.
Après moi, le déluge
goodbye and goodluck Xhaka. You made a mistake for your career, staying on for one more year to help out Mikel, but it saved this season for Arsenal and atleast we plateaued at 8th and got out of the freefall.
Après moi, le déluge
goodbye and goodluck Xhaka. You made a mistake for your career, staying on for one more year to help out Mikel, but it saved this season for Arsenal and atleast we plateaued at 8th and got out of the freefall.
Abhishek Arora
Always Hoping For The Worst
What competent people are in charge at Arsenal.They bought Granit Xhaka for 35 million five years ago and are selling him during his prime for half that price?
gunner4lyfe
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He played consistently up until Christmas when we were near relegation.
gunner4lyfe
Established Member
Are people just forgetting we were near the relegation zone earlier in the season? Lol
gunner4lyfe
Established Member
Is his 'prime' any good?
RacingPhoton
Established Member
Paying 35 Million for him was utter stupidity. We are just cutting the losses here.
daron christie
Active Member
We paid the wrong price now we’re paying the price 
RacingPhoton
Established Member
Until Christmas, we won only 3 out of the 12 matches where he played for 45 minutes are above. It's not like we were great with him either.
We couldn't create chances or finish them, I'm not sure how that's soley down to a defensive midfielder lol.
NieThePiet
Loves Overhyping Our Rivals
Scapegoat?
I pretty much doubt, that three different coaches playing a **** player nearly every game.
But probably Wenger and Emery weren't/aren't good coaches too.
I think it's pretty obvious, that he has some "braindead moments" and not the best dynamic for the PL. Nevertheless we have not to get a replacement for him, the goal has to be to get a very clear upgrade. And honestly i don't see these players coming to Arsenal in the current state of this club.
There is no guarantee, that the new player won't make this mistakes too.
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