Barcelona vs Arsenal | August 4th | KO: 19:00 BST | Joan Gamper Trophy

[Impact]

Only concern with bringing Martinelli on for Mkhi is that he prefers to do his work off the ball. At the moment, we are struggling to bring the ball out because we don't have enough competent ball players in midfield (Xhaka and Mkhi are struggling). Game is perfect for Iwobi tbh, shame he's not around.

 

[Taylor Gang Gunners]

I'm in love with that first half from Willock. We actually look like we have a physical presence in midfield who can do both sides of the game just as well.

Barca should've given Paco Alcacer more game time instead of shelling out for Griezmann.

There’s a lot of Spanish news outlets reporting that Barca fans didn’t want Griezmann. Tbh it’s looking like Atleti have had Barca’s pants down. Good player but I’ve always found him a touch overrated.

His role in Simeone’s 4-4-2 was perfect for him. Will be interesting to see how he works with the likes of Suarez and Messi.

 

[OnlyOne]

Literally as soon as Auba turned his man I said 1-0, deadly finish.

 

[gunner4lyfe]

Only concern with bringing Martinelli on for Mkhi is that he prefers to do his work off the ball. At the moment, we are struggling to bring the ball out because we don't have enough competent ball players in midfield (Xhaka and Mkhi are struggling). Game is perfect for Iwobi tbh, shame he's not around.

Ceballos is around. Bring him in for Xhaka and its a different game

 

[Jackie_Treehorn]

Pepe warming up!

 

[Big Poppa]

Haven’t seen anything from Allison that suggests he’s even worth 70M.

He just seems a good well rounded keeper that’s good on the ball. Think our boy Leno is up there with the best of em.

Huh?

21 clean sheets in 38 games? Highest save % of any keeper in the PL (78%)?

If you think what Real Madrid paid for Courtois and Chelsea paid for Kepa, Alisson comfortably justifies 70m.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Pepe warming up!

He not travelled lol

 

[Ricardinho]

Cabellos should've got minutes midweek if he's not getting 45 here.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Seem barca with new team i dint think we make changes

 

[Impact]

Looking forward to seeing Ceballos, Guendouzi, Saka and Nketiah this half.

 

[Divided_Pie]

Haven’t seen anything from Allison that suggests he’s even worth 70M.

He just seems a good well rounded keeper that’s good on the ball. Think our boy Leno is up there with the best of em.

Allison is the best modern GK in the world. Best there is with the ball at his feet, his distribution is a real weapon, and he's an excellent shot stopper as well. Leno is looking very good but Allisson is in a class of his own.

 

[Gursha]

I think Nelson has played pretty well besides that poor back pass. He is really working hard defensively and has shown he has the technical ability required for this level. The other things will come with time. Just be patient with him, he is still only 19.

While I agree, i think something about his team play is missing... kinda selfish... hes trying too hard

 

[Impact]

Seem barca with new team i dint think we make changes

Barca are still in pre-season mode. They have a fortnight or so before their first league game. We start next week. Emery needs to see the team he plans to play against Newcastle.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Ok matteo om kola on too

 

[boonthegoon]

Nelson for Matteo but xhaka and mkhi still playing? Emery

 

[Vinci]

Özil on the right now and Willock at 10?

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Leno
Niles Sokratis Chambers kola
Xhaka matteo
Özil willock mkhi
Auba

 

[OnlyOne]

Have we gone 5atb?

 

[Trilly]

Huh?

21 clean sheets in 38 games? Highest save % of any keeper in the PL (78%)?

If you think what Real Madrid paid for Courtois and Chelsea paid for Kepa, Alisson comfortably justifies 70m.

Don’t you think he benefits from Playing in a solid defence?

I feel like he’s not shown that De Gea/Oblak
level of performance which is the only time I think a keeper should be worth 70M.

Maybe he is capable of that but because of the defence he plays in we haven’t seen it.

 

[Divided_Pie]

Xhaka Mateo pivot will result in Barca goals