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no way would Upamecano lift us this season as Luiz can. Long term of course Dayot is a winner, but Luiz now was a great idea and it improves us instantly
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David Luiz: 2019/20 Performances
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Slartibartfast
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I've been saying for a couple of years now that one of the things Arsenal has been lacking is a leader. Somebody who can grab the team by the scruff of the neck, as John Terry used to do for Chelsea. Luiz may not be JT in that regard, but he isn't far off. I actually love this signing. One of the best with the ball, so he should be a great fit for what Emery wants to do. He's had his rash moments, for sure, but hasn't been so prone to that as he's gotten older.
I think the only reason Lampard wasn't planning to rely on him is because they seem to be determined to develop some younger players while they're under the transfer ban. So that may have been an extra bonus for Arsenal. Not a long-term solution, but by acquiring Luiz so cheaply Arsenal can go back in for Upamecano next year, if they wish. He'll be entering the last year of his contract and presumably available for less.
I think the only reason Lampard wasn't planning to rely on him is because they seem to be determined to develop some younger players while they're under the transfer ban. So that may have been an extra bonus for Arsenal. Not a long-term solution, but by acquiring Luiz so cheaply Arsenal can go back in for Upamecano next year, if they wish. He'll be entering the last year of his contract and presumably available for less.
Hexagon9
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Is it feasible for him to come straight in and be our captain?
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SingmeasongSong
Right Sometimes
Arsenal Media clearly upgraded their game
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No, I don't think so.
razörist
Soft With The Ladies, Hard With The Mes
Country: Morocco
Exciting interview, especially the big game part. He’ll be a good influence on the squad, especially our younger defensive players.
Slartibartfast
CIES Loyalist
Wow. That's a good question. Probably the best guy for the job, truth be known. But politically it might be hard to hand it to a guy who has just joined the club.
Hleb's Sirush
Established Member
With the added bonus that gives us another year's data on his performances and injury record.
Slartibartfast
CIES Loyalist
Good point. Also simply another year of development for the player, which could be especially helpful since he missed such a big chunk of last season.
NieThePiet
Loves Overhyping Our Rivals
Just creating my Fantasy PL Team and realized, that only Roberton, Trent, Van Dijk and Laporte (Premier League Team of the Season backline) had more total points than him.
Really would like to have Bellerin, Holding, Luiz, Tierney completely fit.
Really would like to have Bellerin, Holding, Luiz, Tierney completely fit.
Iceman10
Established Member
Luiz is a great addition to bring some leadership to the backline, so overall I'm happy with this pragmatic signing. I have seen various analyses of how Luiz plays with two CB's alongside him vs. a back four. This will be an early test for Luiz in proving doubters wrong because all the signs from preseason, and with the signing of Pepe, were that the manager was planning for a back four to be used more often than not this season.
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AM should do a fantasy PL tbh
L3T5 PL4Y
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Can't wait Auba-Laca-Pepe and Tierney-Bellerin running teams to the ground with Luiz picking teams apart!
DJ_Markstar
Based and Artetapilled
Player:Martinelli
Wasn't a fan of this signing but since we've lost Koscielny I've warmed to it, I think he'll be a success here if he doesn't have too many Mustafi moments.
al-Ustaadh
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Luiz looks like he's aged a lifetime since the end of last season.
Dennis_Bergkamp_10
Established Member
This exactly. After Kos left we needed someone quickly, and David Luiz is a good short term replacement.
mavelous
Tinfoil hat aficionado
Trying to convince myself that this signing will mean we see less of xhaka upcoming season.
Ceballos and Willock out performing him would also help
Ceballos and Willock out performing him would also help
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