Alexandre Lacazette: Back Lac Or Sack?

[Tir Na Nog]

I like him so much more when he doesn't try all this false 9 ****. Especially with Ødegaard playing it's so unnecessary.

Because he's fairly clinical, he'd score so much more goals if he just focused on getting into the box more

 

[Riou]

Still feel to get the best out of Laca as our CF, it would be better to play Saka-ESR-Gabby behind him...more pace and movement there, which you need with a striker like Alex.

Not saying Ødegaard can't play with Laca, just feel Emile's running at 10 would suit him more (though Martin has been decent lately, tbf)

Would like us to try Gabby, Ødegaard, Saka and ESR in the front four at some point this season, plus a new CF in the summer...but with the club seemingly making Auba enemy number 1, Laca could have a big part to play for Arsenal this season.

 

[MaraDon]

Don't sell unless we are 1000% sure that we are replacing him with quality.
He is in his prime, he is enjoying his football, Arteta has found his absolute best position and he makes our team tick.

 

[AberGooner]

Thought he was quality tonight. Linked so well with Martinelli in that 2nd half.

 

[Riou]

Great game tonight, even included a missed pen in honour of his fallen bro!

 

[Lidl_Reed]

He's better than Aubameyang at everything except smashing it into the net.

 

[Lidl_Reed]

Honestly, don't get the Lacazette hate. Really good striker, if he had the sort of service Henry had, he'd put up similar numbers.

@American_Gooner People laughed at this ffs

 

[blaze_of_glory]

Don't sell unless we are 1000% sure that we are replacing him with quality.
He is in his prime, he is enjoying his football, Arteta has found his absolute best position and he makes our team tick.

Yeah I think bring in a new top striker and keep Laca around anyway.

 

[Tir Na Nog]

He played well but he always seems to do this where he comes into the team and has a good run of games, I've never seen him maintain it tho. It's obvious there's a ceiling with him. He'll never be a top 4 quality striker. That said to his credit he always works his socks off and I think given the Auba situation he's important to help the younger attackers around him.

 

[Liam_Og]

Yeah I think bring in a new top striker and keep Laca around anyway.

I’d rather see is go in hard for rice, looked quality tonight in a team that was average. An organiser and communicator too.

I’d be comfortable with Laca/Gabi/Balogun rotating for the CF position if we continue to get good output from the 3 in the half forward line. Also assuming that Balogun gets a decent loan in January and performs how we expect him to.

Laca was quality tonight, and played 84 mins without looking gassed, if he continues to work on his fitness and stamina, he still has 2/3 good years to offer in the right system.

 

[Jury]

Said ages ago he's part of our best 11. He's a quality number 9.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Amazing striker performance today doesn't look guy who about to leave that's what i call a total pro. Laca is frustrating but when he mood he is trouble for any defender.

 

[Beksl]

Remember when people thought Nketiah is better than Laca?

 

[Macho]

He’s not amazing but I’ve always liked him and I’m glad people can now see his qualities. Somewhat of a baller with a bit of grit.

He will have to be moved on though and given what’s happened I doubt the club will fall for this form again and extend him.

Arteta will need a striker more suited to what he wants and despite Lacazette’s endeavours he’s not it.

 

[Bloodbather]

Great performance despite the missed penalty.

 

[boonthegoon]

I never liked him at Arsenal but he was always my first choice pen taker over Auba, so actually surprised he couldn't convert it. Otherwise this is one of his best game in ages!! His turns were amazing. Quality assist as well.

 

[GoonerJeeves]

Probably as good as a performance he can give now. Can't fault his dedication and work rate. Got an assist as well.

 

[Gooner416]

His best performance for us in awhile. I cba with the missed penalty, that was a quality save. Lacazette was everywhere today. He was pressing well, had some real nice turns and touches and played a beauty ball for the first goal.

 

[RunTheTrap]

Don’t like praising this guy cos I know whoever we play outside the Emirates is going get a 12th man. Don’t let this man trick you.

 

[<<reed>>]

Don't sell unless we are 1000% sure that we are replacing him with quality.
He is in his prime, he is enjoying his football, Arteta has found his absolute best position and he makes our team thicc.

ftfy