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General Reserves Talk

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MutableEarth

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Our defensive shortcomings run deep, it seems
Pretty much. We get by because our offense is the strongest bar Chelsea. Amaechi, Coyle, John-Jules, Smith-Rowe and Saka are all highly dangerous attackers and we have decent technical midfielder like Burton, Olayinka and Benson, but the defenders are definitely somewhat suspect. Medley and Ballard are both decent but not very agile. Best in that back 4 is probably the right back, Vontae Daley-Campbell. Looks to be the next in a long line of good right backs.
 

Tosker

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Pretty much. We get by because our offense is the strongest bar Chelsea. Amaechi, Coyle, John-Jules, Smith-Rowe and Saka are all highly dangerous attackers and we have decent technical midfielder like Burton, Olayinka and Benson, but the defenders are definitely somewhat suspect. Medley and Ballard are both decent but not very agile. Best in that back 4 is probably the right back, Vontae Daley-Campbell. Looks to be the next in a long line of good right backs.
Guessing here, but logic suggests young lads don't dream of being defenders
 

MutableEarth

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Guessing here, but logic suggests young lads don't dream of being defenders
Very true, although some do. My little brother played until he was 16 and wanted to be the next Rio Ferdinand :lol:. Never mind he was a better finisher than he was a tackler.

Speaking of Ballard, he's just put us ahead again. 3-2.
 

MutableEarth

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Any stream for this?
Unfortunately no, typical Arsenal not streaming the game.

Do these various Academy matches ever finish 0-0?
Occasionally, usually when the better attackers are otherwise not in action.

Yupp I'm gonna put Smith-Rowe in Maitland-Niles, Sheaf and Iwobi bracket. Such a clever player!

Goal and assist so far tonight. He's got a very De Bruyne-esque game. Been trying to put my finger on it and that's the most apt comparison to another player. Should continue in that vein. Got a lot of developing to do but he's a highly interesting player.
 

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Goal and assist so far tonight. He's got a very De Bruyne-esque game. Been trying to put my finger on it and that's the most apt comparison to another player. Should continue in that vein. Got a lot of developing to do but he's a highly interesting player.

Yeah hydro has also come up with the De Bruyne comparison before. Not that they are like for like players. But there is something De Bruyne in him! :p

He is starting to contribute on both u-18 and u-23 level. He might and imo should get his debut next season!
 

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Not just talented. But also ready to dig deep for victories! We might see 3-4 of current u-23 generation make it with us and another 2-3 from u-18 generation. Because those players got huge talent. Now they just need to work hard and get lucky!
 

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