Thanks for this. My favourite parts were "Thomas keep the ball" "focus" and "don't go back ".
Thanks for this. My favourite parts were "Thomas keep the ball" "focus" and "don't go back ".
Outdated. It is 9 errors leading to goal now. Apart from that, 3 red cards and 5 penalties conceded(again highest by a premier league midfielder). And then people still doubt that he played a major part in Arsenal dropping out of top 4 ever since he joined.
Ssshhh....He is Granit Xavi don't you know?Outdated. It is 9 errors leading to goal now. Apart from that, 3 red cards and 5 penalties conceded(again highest by a premier league midfielder). And then people still doubt that he played a major part in Arsenal dropping out of top 4 ever since he joined.
One of our better players 2010-20 decade, actually
He’s not. He would be lucky to make our top 10 players of the last decade. He’s just blessed with fantastic fitness levels that most of the other guys don’t have. Guys like Cazorla, Wilshere, Ramsey and Arteta piss all over him. And that’s just midfield. Koscienly, BFG, Monreal, Sanchez, Özil, Sagna, Giroud (who I hated), Walcott were all better and more reliable than Xhaka was.One of our better players 2010-20 decade, actually
I remember when Flamini used to do this and people called him Mr. Pointy Hands and laugh at him. Look he has vocal range and his pointy technique is world class but I do feel like fans try and substitute soft factors for quality. Remember what they say. You can’t f@ck personality. He/She makes you laugh and cares about your dreams but if they looks like Susan Boyle, I’m afraid we can’t be more than friends. Same applies here. Having a good personality is nice, but it doesn’t take you to CL finals. Quality is the most important thing there is and unfortunately, Xhaka is Susan Boyle when we need Scarlet Johansson
I actually hate bashing any player but this is the root of our failed progression. Apart from Denilson, I can't think of a single midfielder who could be described as reasonably steady. It's the one area where we've had pretty consistent good quality down the years. An 18 year old Denilson who cost less than £5m is okay as steady. Not so much for our second most expensive CM.I think when some bring up that he’s been at the club for the five seasons we’ve been out of the CL, added in with certain hyperbole, he gets made out as some sort of villain central to our troubles. I don’t question his commitment, and although not always obvious watching on TV, I don’t think the plaudits about his leadership on the pitch are wrong either.
It’s getting to a point where I’m going to start defending him, probably until his next big error or hotheaded moment, lol, but like Leno there are plenty of other issues on the pitch and within our squad to consider him as a priority to fix (instead just add to CM with someone like Bissouma). He isn’t going to be sold this summer, but at the same time I don’t support a contract renewal either.
It’s hard, but as with any player I think there is an equal need to praise him when he is reasonably steady for a run of games as when there is a need to bash him for errors, lack of progressive passing, etc. It is the case though that a 10/10 performance by Xhaka is the same as a 7/10 performance by Partey.
The club and the fanbase doesn’t deserve Scarlett Johansson really.I remember when Flamini used to do this and people called him Mr. Pointy Hands and laugh at him. Look he has vocal range and his pointy technique is world class but I do feel like fans try and substitute soft factors for quality. Remember what they say. You can’t f@ck personality. He/She makes you laugh and cares about your dreams but if they looks like Susan Boyle, I’m afraid we can’t be more than friends. Same applies here. Having a good personality is nice, but it doesn’t take you to CL finals. Quality is the most important thing there is and unfortunately, Xhaka is Susan Boyle when we need Scarlet Johansson
He’s not. He would be lucky to make our top 10 players of the last decade. He’s just blessed with fantastic fitness levels that most of the other guys don’t have. Guys like Cazorla, Wilshere, Ramsey and Arteta piss all over him. And that’s just midfield. Koscienly, BFG, Monreal, Sanchez, Özil, Sagna, Giroud (who I hated), Walcott were all better and more reliable than Xhaka was.
Name checks out.Imagine bashing the most technical player in the entire squad. People need to sort out their priorities.
Xhaka is the most consistent player for the past several years, yes he has his moments but it is inconsiderable when watching the rest of the dead players.
When Partey came, people were calling for Xhaka to be dropped, and yet he proved to be the better midfielder.
It's very unfair to shift a broad problem into a tiny fraction that is an average Swiss-Albanian midfielder.
Yeah man he is the bestest midfielder in the world just because of his ethnicityImagine bashing the most technical player in the entire squad. People need to sort out their priorities.
Xhaka is the most consistent player for the past several years, yes he has his moments but it is inconsiderable when watching the rest of the dead players.
When Partey came, people were calling for Xhaka to be dropped, and yet he proved to be the better midfielder.
It's very unfair to shift a broad problem into a tiny fraction that is an average Swiss-Albanian midfielder.
Exactly. Proper clown sh*t acting like an armband throwing imbecile who leads the league in errors since his arrival is Zidane when we're a CL club circling the toilet of midtable.