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Ainsley Maitland-Niles: Yutility
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We have Xhaka and Torreira who are good passers, would like to add a little bit of power and dynamism into the midfield.
A 3 of Guendo, Xhaka and Torreira is too much same same for me
Furious
Emery Gone, Telly Back On
That would need better offensive player. Ainsley is pretty poor in that regard.
Yeah agree on that.
He has to be focused though. When he's on it, he's such an excellent player. When he lacks focus, he tends to pass in a very languid and easily readable manner, but his passing improves tenfold when he's actually on it. Doesn't dwell, plays it sharp aswell. I think with his dribbling and pace/athleticism, he'd add a newer element into our midfield. I feel our midfield is very one-paced and it's a massive weakness as they can get turned very easily. Torreira makes up for it with his acceleration and agility but despite how dogged he is, he still lacks power and a team like Liverpool will absolutely exploit it.
AMN isn't the strongest in the world but he's very quick and has some semblance of power - plus his dribbling is bigger strength in the middle than it is outwide where he isn't necessarily the most penetrative of dribblers compared to other wide players.
It's frustrating because a lot of our younger midfielders have traits that would be desired but they don't have the experience. AMN is lucky he's somewhat versatile enough to play other positions. I just hope it doesn't kill his opportunity to play at CM.
pacstud
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A true attacking option opposite PEA would make this effective. I think Xhaka and Guen are fine in advanced roles IF we have our starting FBs and for the love of God a genuine option to go with PEA and Laca.
Beast Incarnate
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Players like AMN are vital to the squad. can cover several positions and fills a HG spot.
Don't think he'll be anymore than a squad player though.
Don't think he'll be anymore than a squad player though.
I agree to an extent, but I still feel our midfield lacks true dynamism. They're all still decent performers this season but I can see that particular weakness being exploited at some point down the line.
pacstud
Well-Known Member
Yes. If only we had Özil but in Fifa where I can just R2 his ass
I should say, it's the least of our current worries.
Agreed - more of a preference at this point but it could be a small concern in the future. They've all had quite good seasons though. Both Xhaka and Torreira have done well individually and as a pairing.Yes. If only we had Özil but in Fifa where I can just R2 his ass
I should say, it's the least of our current worries.
I'm just thinking of how Liverpool's midfield+attack setup found it a bit easy to turn them while under pressure. It was..........eye-opening.
Gunner140
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I think that AMN can become one of the key players in this Arsenal team. He has everything for him to succeed, all he needs is a decent run in the first team (like he is doing it now).
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On the way up! Stay injury free please!
Beast Incarnate
Active Member
He's been quietly going about his business and has been steadily improving.
Looks sharper and fitter. Onwards and upwards.
Looks sharper and fitter. Onwards and upwards.
HBL
Established Member
His tracking back is still horrendous at times, definitely needs to improve that
Country: Iceland
Who would have knew with couple of games in a row he would improve.
Manberg
Predator
Getting better.
What's his best position? I don't think he's the central midfield type.
What's his best position? I don't think he's the central midfield type.
Well what do you know? Finally getting some match fitness after a leg break. The fact people used his first few games to write him off shows how we support our young talent.
He still seems much more comfortable when he drifts inside. He is so good in tight spaces and just needs to be trusted.
Our lack of options out wide are hurting his development.
He still seems much more comfortable when he drifts inside. He is so good in tight spaces and just needs to be trusted.
Our lack of options out wide are hurting his development.
truth_hurts
but Holding’s hair transplant was painless
There's something about Maitland-Niles that makes me think he'll have a very distinguished career here. Can see him as a solid cult hero type, like Ray Parlour.
It wouldn't be so bad if he was flitting between the center and the right from time to time as I still think he can contribute as a RW, but I do wish he'd get the rub and play CM at some point.
I don't want him anywhere near full back but he's also better than Lichtsteiner. Tough one.
Gunner140
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AMN and Nelson will be two crucial players for Arsenal, next season.
And now we have come full circle!
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