Martin Ødegaard: El Capitanø

[bastun]

When there's something strange in the neighborhood. Who you gonna call ?

 

[1macca1]

So this guy gets calls of disappearing whilst Saka gets, "I know he'll come good soon enough". Bias much?

 

[boonthegoon]

Not a good game but still had some good moments with 1-2s

 

[GDeep™]

So this guy gets calls of disappearing whilst Saka gets, "I know he'll come good soon enough". Bias much?

Maybe because Saka has 2/3 years of consistent good form to back him up?

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Dissapointing again these sunny Emirates games it's his thing but other players took over. He need to improve or Vieira could take his place

 

[SA Gunner]

Better than last week, when you give Ødegaard space he can be a problem for the opposition.

He still has higher gears to reach, so be excited.

 

[1macca1]

@GDeep, Maybe, I just didn't think there was much between their performances today.

 

[kraphtous]

He reminds me of Özil in his last couple of seasons, only Özil was at the end of his career while Ödegaard is supposed to slowly entering his prime.

He needs to develop some other moves because he is very predictable and playing safe all the time.

 

[Jabintendo]

Quite game from him, but at least the team isn't completely shut down when he and Saka don't play well.

 

[KrissKringle]

Don't think he's influencing the game enough and doesn't have the cajones to be captain just yet. He wouldn't pass the Deeney test.

I'd rather have Xhaka back as captain because he's a more influential figure on the pitch even if he might make some dumb mistake.

 

[OnlyOne]

I think he's the one that makes us tick you know. Not as creative or hands-on as I want him to be but he's the man.

 

[UltrasID]

He plays same as last season.

Few good games and then ten average games.

Viera and Smith Rowe will challenge him.

 

[PoleInGoal]

Think there's some overreactions in here, yes he was quiet but also showed flashes of his creativity. In general very solid and still was involved in lots of our good moves. Things will only get better.

 

[BenTal]

I am fine if he plays well from November to February like last season. But it's become a trend that he doesn't play well in the beginning of the season.

 

[kraphtous]

He plays same as last season.

Few good games and then ten average games.

Viera and Smith Rowe will challenge him.

Very good point about Vieira, I'm glad we have him in the background waiting for his chance. The challenge between them could elevate both players.

 

[Tir Na Nog]

He’s not that guy is he? Forget Cesc and Özil, this guy is levels below the likes of Cazorla and Rosicky.

11-12 Ramsey in the 10 role is better that Ødegaard.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

He played fine, he's just being too cautious. I'm never worried when he's on the ball, and he is a big factor in us winning it back.

 

[PoleInGoal]

He played fine, he's just being too cautious. I'm never worried when he's on the ball, and he is a big factor in us winning it back.

Great point, still one of our best pressers and won the ball several times today

 

[kraphtous]

He has great close control and you don't have to worry that he is going to lose the ball, that is the positive about Ødegaard. You also get the feeling the opposition doesn't have to worry that he is going to do anything and they can concentrate on Saka / Martinelli / G. Jesus instead.

 

[Taneruit]

FFS stop ****ting on Odeegard.

It hasn't worked for him in the first two games, but he's shown a lot of effort. And we won. Will grow into it.

We don't have to summon the captain's curse ourselves again.