Matteo Guendouzi: 2019/20 Performances

[Geofranco]

Laca, Guendouzi, Mustafi, Torreira (Like him, but he does not seem like the English game is for him), Chambers, Bellerin, Özil and Kola all need to leave this offseason. Just no use for these players in the squad. Hopefully we can get a good price for Laca, Torreira and Guendouzi.

 

[dbig]

Not sure if he's regressed with us. Thought he was good when he first came.

However, if he thinks he's too good to be coached, it's time to go.

 

[scytheavatar]

To throw Matteo a bit of bail, is it a bad thing that he wants assurances over playing time if this is indeed the nature of his disputes with Arteta?

Hungry young players are exactly what you want as a club. Maybe it is something more than this though as Saka is younger and is starting more than Guendouzi under Arteta. Ditto for Nketiah.

It is when there is no way Arteta can give Guendouzi assurances over playing time. Would you feel comfortable with the idea of Guendouzi starting more games for us? Guendouzi right now is nothing more than a worse version of Flamini at the same age, he needs to focus on working hard in training to improve. If he doesn't then he can only dream of having as successful a career as Flamini.

 

[JCB]

We play so much better when Guendouzi is not on the pitch I hope the club will do the right thing and move him on in the summer

 

[Big Poppa]

His passing was so much more progressive and crisp in his first 6 months here. All of a sudden he became a Denilson-esque sideways merchant. He’s also become very petulant. I think there’s still a role for him if he adjusts his mindset and gets back on the right path.

The senior players need to set him straight.

 

[razörist]

Don’t turn on him now boys, he’s only just turned 21. Imagine how you would feel on that pitch with no good partner to learn from, no leadership, nobody standing up to the ref, nobody protecting their teammates. Frustrated.

Guendouzi is so young and has played so many games at such a young age in the premier league. Don’t forget how special that is.

 

[Bloodbather]

Can't really commit to him as a long-term piece for the team. He's incredibly undisciplined in terms of positioning and it hurts the team. If a good offer comes in, sell high.

 

[jmsmtthw28]

I mean you do act out when you are young but unless he learns from this and shows Arteta that hes ready to put his head down and get on with it, I say sell him now and use that money to get Partey.

I dont question his talent, I think he can be an incredible player with the right attitude but hes clearly not showing it rn.

 

[dashsnow17]

If we're just talking about his ability on the pitch then i'm a fan of Guendouzi. I'd bet good money that he could be an elite deep-lying midfielder for a very good team.

But footballers aren't robots. History is littered with very talented footballers who didn't have the success they should have had because of problems off the pitch, and because of attitude issues.

Time will tell if Arteta is a great coach, but it's reasonable to say he has a good attitude and a good judge of character. He knows what it takes to be a professional footballer. So if Guendouzi comes back into the team, I'll trust that it's because Arteta judged Guendouzi to have made up for his mistake and shown readiness to apply himself.

Likewise if Guendouzi doesn't come back and we sell him, I'll trust that it's because Arteta has judged him to be a player he can't work with. And that's fine, although it would be a shame of course.

 

[Garrincha]

Hard to believe the contract issue not playing a part in all of this as well. There was a rumored 70k / 5 year deal last summer then nothing.

How the **** do you negotiate a renewal if player & manager fallen out + player not in match day squads. Now with less than 24 months on deal the clock is ticking. If a good chance he is off this summer why risk injury?

 

[Pop Tart]

Gwendozy

 

[Camron]

Don’t turn on him now boys, he’s only just turned 21. Imagine how you would feel on that pitch with no good partner to learn from, no leadership, nobody standing up to the ref, nobody protecting their teammates. Frustrated.

Guendouzi is so young and has played so many games at such a young age in the premier league. Don’t forget how special that is.

Unless it's to fund a move for a ready made player like Partey (and we can't sacrifice any lesser assets), I don't think we should give up on him.

I think Arteta has enough charisma and intellect to persuade this guy into an eager to learn mentality. Quality and technique is there. This is a player that needs to grow into a midfield role and his coach is expert on that field.

 

[MutableEarth]

Situation is looking really peak for him at the moment. Team is looking more secure in his absence, he's fallen out with the coaches and it appears he is being petulant about it all.

I have faith that Arteta can potentially keep him onside and I still think he can be an asset to the team but I also think he's a lot more expendable than some people think.

 

[Aevi]

No Guendouzi to be seen. He gone.

 

[MutableEarth]

No Guendouzi to be seen. He gone.

Yeah, clear breakdown between him and the club. Matt Smith's relative prominence in this video is damning aswell.

 

[DanDare]

Really doesn't matter what his talent is.

It's a team game where a manager decides what's best for the team. If you cant do what the manager expects then you aren't being a team player

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

I had high hopes for him and think Arteta can mould him, if Guendouzi will cooperate. I fear well have to sell but let's insert a buy back clause.

 

[roz]

Don’t turn on him now boys, he’s only just turned 21. Imagine how you would feel on that pitch with no good partner to learn from, no leadership, nobody standing up to the ref, nobody protecting their teammates. Frustrated.

Guendouzi is so young and has played so many games at such a young age in the premier league. Don’t forget how special that is.

Holy moley. We agree with each other. :Celebration:

 

[kash2]

wish his chances had gone to AMN and Willock. He plays the Emery way not Arsenal way. We have seen 21 yr old CMs and there needs to be something special

 

[razörist]

Holy moley. We agree with each other. :Celebration:

Well I must be wrong then