Sead Kolašinac: The Assist Man's Bodyguard

[BenTal]

He completely transformed to a new player! Much more effective in attack and crossing, significant improvement in defence. I am still not sure if it is right decision to keep him for next season or not. But with this level, we can easily find a club for him!

 

[HBL]

Better than Monreal for sure.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

He showed much better defensive awareness which has been a bit of a weakness and his attacking play is so good atm. I'm pleased with him but don't trust him as a long term LB.

 

[Mitch]

Like I said before Kola has all the attacking prowess of a Roberto Carlos, Dani Alves and Marcelo but without being a defensive liability like them.

I mean hes no Lahm, Cafu or Zanetti but he's still pretty dam good and one of best full backs in the world this season.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

He's having a great season. Emery's approach clearly gets the best out of him. I love Monreal but have to say Kola has surpassed him in Emery's system (though Nacho is solid as one of 3 CBs as well).

Auba, Kola and Laca. Three last minute gifts from Wenger that have really come through for us this year. Emery has got them all playing really well.

 

[DasBootist]

He completely transformed to a new player! Much more effective in attack and crossing, significant improvement in defence. I am still not sure if it is right decision to keep him for next season or not. But with this level, we can easily find a club for him!

It's common sense to sell your most consistent players.

Good shout

 

[yybecause]

beast

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

12 assist in his season and half with us this guy is just beast going forward. People may want him to get sold but i don't think thier a fullback as good as Kola offensively

 

[DasBootist]

12 assist in his season and half with us this guy is just beast going forward. People may want him to get sold but i don't think thier a fullback as good as Kola offensively

BEAST MODE

 

[ksarp]

Contract extension please

 

[Sniper Mik]

His numbers are just a hair better than Andrew Robertson, who I also think is a fine left back

Robertson - 66 apps, 1 goal + 15 assists
Kolasinac - 61 apps, 5 goals + 12 assists

 

[Dennis_Bergkamp_10]

I always maintained he isn't a player we have to upgrade on the coming years. He's not the traditional left back but he does the job and does it well.

If we have 100 million to spend, let's spend it effectively.

 

[pikey2000]

Really good in the wing back position where he has cover defensively, he still puts in a shift defensively but it his positioning isnt so vital where as it would be a LB, if we persist with a back 3 he's the first name on the sheet right now, if we want to play a back 4 long term then i'd still have concerns.

A joy to watch in the current formation though.

 

[Mark Tobias]

Really good in the wing back position where he has cover defensively, he still puts in a shift defensively but it his positioning isnt so vital where as it would be a LB, if we persist with a back 3 he's the first name on the sheet right now, if we want to play a back 4 long term then i'd still have concerns.

A joy to watch in the current formation though.

The commentator last night says "Kolasinac needs to work on his distribution". I was thinking, what??? He has plenty assists this season. 45 minutes later he created an opportunity and the commentator says "That is something he is really good at".. LOL

 

[Taylor Gang Gunners]

I’d like for someone to name 3 better LB’s in the league... I’ll wait.

He’s an animal. Forget his attacking contributions last night, defensively he was so solid no 21 seconds.

Made some great interceptions and a few key blocks. Physically he looks a lot fitter, he’s getting up and down no problem. Also, I love it when opposition players try and shoulder barge him... I feel sorry for them sometimes.

 

[Impact]

The commentator last night says "Kolasinac needs to work on his distribution". I was thinking, what??? He has plenty assists this season. 45 minutes later he created an opportunity and the commentator says "That is something he is really good at".. LOL

The commentator was right. Kolašinac is a big threat in the final third, where he has the composure to pick the right option frequently. But in the first two phases, his passing/distribution can be shaky and is often where we miss the technical security of Monreal. It's why I prefer Nacho in a 4 atb and Sead in a 5.

 

[Mark Tobias]

The commentator was right. Kolašinac is a big threat in the final third, where he has the composure to pick the right option frequently. But in the first two phases, his passing/distribution can be shaky and is often where we miss the technical security of Monreal. It's why I prefer Nacho in a 4 atb and Sead in a 5.

I suppose distribution is from the back out and not the byline to the pk spot

 

[Sniper Mik]

I’d like for someone to name 3 better LB’s in the league... I’ll wait.

He’s an animal. Forget his attacking contributions last night, defensively he was so solid no 21 seconds.

Made some great interceptions and a few key blocks. Physically he looks a lot fitter, he’s getting up and down no problem. Also, I love it when opposition players try and shoulder barge him... I feel sorry for them sometimes.

 

[DasBootist]

Forget his attacking contributions last night, defensively he was so solid no 21 seconds.

Nice current pop culture reference.

 

[zhaggy]

Thats me when i was playing, never met an opponent that was stronger than me love kola!