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Chambers will find comfort in a back three I feel especially if it's alongside the experienced guys like Per, Nacho and Kos.
Fair enough, but I was looking at the worst case scenario where Koscielny and Mustafi are out for an extended period leaving us with 2 inxperienced guys + Mertesacker who can only play 1 game a week. Seems risky imo.None of those guys are first choice though so it's far from "relying" on them. When it comes to it, I believe Koscielny-Mustafi-Monreal will end up being our first choice trio with the three you mentioned more than capable backups and Kolasinac as an emergency.
Fair enough, but I was looking at the worst case scenario where Koscielny and Mustafi are out for an extended period leaving us with 2 inxperienced guys + Mertesacker who can only play 1 game a week. Seems risky imo.
Good shout on Koulibaly!Van Dijk, whilst being the ideal signing, remains but a pipe dream.
I'm hoping we can save ourselves the trouble of being eventually usurped by Chelsea & expend our efforts on getting Koulibaly.
Really? The guy played in pre-season for us, Mustafi was even later back, no pre-season, and made the bench?
We should bolster but I'm honestly chuffed that to know Arséne believes he has a future here. As I previously said, there's a promising CB in there but he needs to be nurtured.
Hopefully both the domestic cups & Europa League give him a chance to repay this act of faith.
I'm just passing it along to answer a question. I would imagine both he and Mustafi will be available tomorrow.
Big fan of Calum but relying on him and Holding, along with a player with a persistent achilles problem and Mertesacker is just asking for trouble.
Beginning to doubt if Wenger knows how to develop a young CB.
We sign them, they show promise, we play them, they struggle, out the team they go and once your out of the team you're shaky the next time you get a chance, so the doubts now set in.
Vicious circle.
Don't think Chambers will be in the squad. Merte and Mustafi are in the squad. (Bellerin, Ox, Holding, Mustafi, Merte, Monreal, Kolasinac) 1 CB and 1 WB is enough for the defense.
Beginning to doubt if Wenger knows how to develop a young CB.
We sign them, they show promise, we play them, they struggle, out the team they go and once your out of the team you're shaky the next time you get a chance, so the doubts now set it.
Vicious circle.
Probably phrased poorly, but Kos needs to be managed carefully and Mertesacker is nearing the end; as much as I rate them, having to play Holding and Chambers together wouldn't fill me with confidence.Are we relying on any of them though?
All backups.
Good shout on Koulibaly!
Agreed. People forget how young he still is (22) and base their opinions on what they saw when he was 19 and thrown to the wolves. He had a good season for Middlesbrough and there's no reason he can't be a valuable piece to the squad this year. He has a chance to develop into a very good player. But if you're not a big name, you get crucified for every mistake you make.
Beginning to doubt if Wenger knows how to develop a young CB.
We sign them, they show promise, we play them, they struggle, out the team they go and once your out of the team you're shaky the next time you get a chance, so the doubts now set in.
Vicious circle.
Not many big clubs or managers do.Beginning to doubt if Wenger knows how to develop a young CB.