Yeh it’s wishful thinking. He clearly has an agenda against Saliba.He’s a good squad option though, Arteta likes him too. Been decent all season.
Think Arteta wants new guy and Gabriel, with Holding and Mari as back ups.
Yeh it’s wishful thinking. He clearly has an agenda against Saliba.He’s a good squad option though, Arteta likes him too. Been decent all season.
Think Arteta wants new guy and Gabriel, with Holding and Mari as back ups.
Arseblog suggesting Holding could be the one to leave. Still feel Saliba is more likely. But then let's say for example in pre-seson you have Gabriel, Mari, Saliba, Holding, White and Mavro all come in, and the coach has to pick 4 of those for his squad, which 4 are stylistically the best for his style of play? You'd probably sell Holding and Mavro, no? But then Arteta does like good reliable characters, and Holding is that at least.
Maybe the plan is to snake Holding, big him up, new contract etc and then BOOM pack your bags son you're off to Newcastle.
I don’t think so. Not every manager has the time or willingness to develop a CB, Saliba is still a baby if you consider most don’t perform consistent in that position until 24ish.Yeh it’s wishful thinking. He clearly has an agenda against Saliba.
I don’t think so. Not every manager has the time or willingness to develop a CB, Saliba is still a baby if you consider most don’t perform consistent in that position until 24ish.
Look at Pep, I can’t remember him ever developing defenders.
Arteta too seems like this. Saka will play where the team needs him. ESR will get dropped if his level drops. You only play of you are fully trusted.Pep never developed anyone tbf, he's not interested in individuals or their careers, just his system and his team.
Pique?Look at Pep, I can’t remember him ever developing defenders.
Yeh it’s wishful thinking. He clearly has an agenda against Saliba.
Holding could leave? I'm weak at the knees, this could be a truly GREAT summer.
Ruthlesness.Arseblog suggesting Holding could be the one to leave. Still feel Saliba is more likely. But then let's say for example in pre-seson you have Gabriel, Mari, Saliba, Holding, White and Mavro all come in, and the coach has to pick 4 of those for his squad, which 4 are stylistically the best for his style of play? You'd probably sell Holding and Mavro, no? But then Arteta does like good reliable characters, and Holding is that at least.
Maybe the plan is to snake Holding, big him up, new contract etc and then BOOM pack your bags son you're off to Newcastle.
He was at Utd though, a top talent etc. Even if I agree with you, I can’t think of many after Pique.Pique?
Think comparing Arteta and Pep on this issue is misleading. Arteta has played under managers like Moyes so I would hope he has a better idea in this department.He was at Utd though, a top talent etc. Even if I agree with you, I can’t think of many after Pique.
Southgate is incompetent honestly and Arteta has made Arsenal bad. Their injuries held them back too.Why hasn’t Holding or Chambers been called up to the Euros then? I already know you get a massive stiffy with Holding. In fact non have ever even been considered.
Needs more Holding praise for the love reaction tbh.This can't be true, it would be an unbelievable waste of our finances.
If we sign Ben White for that kind of money, I am Arteta out, tbh.
You're right but, Arteta needs to learn we do not have the financial strength to be City, we're Arsenal. And there are examples of big clubs taking their time to develop young CBs. It doesn't happen often but it happensI don’t think so. Not every manager has the time or willingness to develop a CB, Saliba is still a baby if you consider most don’t perform consistent in that position until 24ish.
Look at Pep, I can’t remember him ever developing defenders.
Fofana. Rodgers.I don’t think so. Not every manager has the time or willingness to develop a CB, Saliba is still a baby if you consider most don’t perform consistent in that position until 24ish.
Look at Pep, I can’t remember him ever developing defenders.
No doubt we have a lot of issues. But look at Liverpool or City or United or Chelsea they've all spent big money on their defence. VVD, Allison, Dias is City's record signing (before looking at full backs), Maguire and Awb, Chilwell and Mendy and they've gave Silva a massive wage and they've all been the better for it.It's a matter of priorities. Let's get real here, we don't have City's money, nor are we buying players of that calibre, and most importantly, our coach is nowhere near as capable as Pep.
We have more pressing needs when it comes to players, a proper midfield for one, a proper RB for two, a backup LB for three...