ricky1985
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qs said:
What is wrong with Alex Song? I understand we need an alternative/cover, but Song looks like he has the ability to play the role for us as first choice.
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Alex Song and the defensive midfield position
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What is wrong with Alex Song? I understand we need an alternative/cover, but Song looks like he has the ability to play the role for us as first choice.
fabo
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qs said:
I mentioned Nasri/Rosicky as both are key players and play that role but the key point was about Denilson taking it on himself in the mean time, especially as we've seen him do these things at times.
And I agree about the 'DM' but wouldn't be surprised if Denilson is shifted there when Song goes.
I think when most of us mention the need for a defensive midfielder, we mean someone who can rotate with, and cover for Song.ricky1985 said:
I know this adds nothing at all, but a couple of times tonight i couldn't help but think about how sorted we would feel if Flamini was still in our squad.
Captain
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Song doesn't have the agility to pass like Cesc and Denilson but he is snappy and passes early.
dutchMasta
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Song has a lot more agility than you give him credit for. He's got a lot of fluidity about his dribbling and passing, very crisp, strong technique, can use both feet, positive and can pick out his man quickly. He's a tough customer and looking forward to more of him this season.
hesham
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His progress since the beg of the year has been pretty amazing, you could see it last season that he just needed games under his belt. Now that he has settled in he is much more comfortable positioning himself on the pitch and is much quicker in his response.
Captain
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It's fluid, there is nothing wrong with his technique or speed but I feel that he can't pass in as many angles as the other two. Cesc goes without saying and Denilson can play all sorts of passes back to the defenders.
dutchMasta
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Cesc is clearly better, but I rate Song's passing above Denilson's. Song's pass to Sagna against Celtic was not easy at all, and he pretty much nailed it. His backheel pass to Cesc was quality against Everton too. I think he's got his angles covered, it's just about choice, he chooses to go for the riskier pass, unless it's too risky. His decision making is very good generally. He's shown a lot of this last season, but it seems a lot more refined this season.
Top marks for Song to date - VERY pleased with his efforts.
IMO what he's shown is also the TYPE of DM/holding CM we want to anchor the 433 = NOT a small B2B Flamini type, but a physical no prisoners approach ball winner (but not a head case).
It's for this reason that I don't see we have anyone else of that type in the squad other than TV.
Keep knocking them over in midfield makes life a LOT easier for the back 4.
IMO what he's shown is also the TYPE of DM/holding CM we want to anchor the 433 = NOT a small B2B Flamini type, but a physical no prisoners approach ball winner (but not a head case).
It's for this reason that I don't see we have anyone else of that type in the squad other than TV.
Keep knocking them over in midfield makes life a LOT easier for the back 4.
Gurgen
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Song has been very good. I still worry a bit about his tendency to switch off at times in a game. He really likes to play in one tempo and when it gets quick his positioning can be a bit off. I have full faith in him to improve this side of his game though.
MAK 14
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I'm very pleased with Song's progress so far. He is playing well, and is vital player in our 4-3-3 formation. He understands his position and what he's got to do well, and Song gives Fabregas and Denilson a free license to get forward as much as they want. I'm also very pleased that when Song goes on a run, Denilson just slots back into Song's position - seems like they've got a good understanding.
nidza7
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agree with all above,we still need one player bought in there though.It`s a long season.
MAK 14
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Agreed. Also, when Song goes off to the African Nations, i'm a bit worried with the cover that he's got. It might be Diaby who covers for him, but if we don't sign anyone in this window, i'm hoping that Wenger signs a replacement in January. Or even better, he could buy one now.nidza7 said:
nidza7
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It`s not only a thing of ACN for Song,it`s him or one of Cesc and Denilson being injured(knock wood) or rotating for rest purpose.We need one more quality body there in this transfer window.Hope AW somehow sort this out.
nidza7
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Anzac said:
that`t not happening.
dutchMasta
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We don't need that, just 1 more defensive player. Rosicky and Nasri will be back, and Ramsey is sufficient cover for the time they are out. We need cover at centre back though, someone to replace Senderos as I don't think his head his here anymore. Hangelaand will do nicely.
