RunTheTrap
Kai Havertz Offense League
Not just Xhaka. Saka, Martinelli, Tierney, White, Gabriel, Partey and Jesus have all improved under the coach. Even Holding doesn’t annoy me like he used to. Saka was decent left back turned into a complete winger. People thought Arteta disliked Martinelli, but Gabi is showing his quality. Tierney and White are more complete fullbacks who can tuck infield. Gabriel’s passing has improved since his first season with us. Partey at Athletico could only play in double pivot and now had adjusted to the lone 6 role. And Jesus looks like he’s been freed from Pep’s mechanical system.How about credit to Arteta for sticking with Xhaka and getting the best out of him currently?
This is one situation where you definitely say a player has developed under him. I also think Xhaka has been decent for a while, he was in the crop for our best player last season.
I am eager to see what Arteta could do with some of the younger guys. In 3 years time our perception on Lokonga could be very different for instance.