Thomas Partey: Body Falling Apartey

[Riou]

Palace away at night, will be a big test for him.

 

[samspade]

Definitely a very tough role. That is why people come up with their own subset of those set of skillset and think that that particular subset is "most important" for a no 6. its because its almost impossible to get an ideal player there.

Indeed, Partey’s main weakness is technical security when his form dips. The positional sense is a necessity, and they at least need to be a very good level in a lot of those skills.

 

[berric]

Got a feeling he'll be targeted by CP fans next Friday.

 

[Arsenal1508]

Honestly, we can't rely on Partey and we need a upgrade replacement. Partey should play in the Europa league and Cup matches - but we need a player we can rely on the whole season.

Who will it be?

 

[El Duderino]

We haven't looked for a Partey understudy all transfer window, tells you how much the club sees Elneny as enough backup.

 

[Malky]

The disrespect in here is mad, people saying we need an " upgrade " on Partey. There isn't many players in world football who could play the role he plays in this side, that would be an upgrade.
A better player is near impossible to get right now, but we should have better competition for him because if he's missing for injury, or personal stuff, this season our midfield falls apart.

 

[TakeChillPill]

Any success we're going to have this season will be because of this man in midfield, we were sure on for top four until he got injured.

Need to find top quality cover for him.

 

[Macho]

Someone explain to me what's so terrible about playing a double pivot if it seems like Partey is the only person on the planet that can do what he does?

Surely you have to question the tactics at some point?

 

[samspade]

Someone explain to me what's so terrible about playing a double pivot if it seems like Partey is the only person on the planet that can do what he does?

Surely you have to question the tactics at some point?

I think the 4-3-3 with two 8s is just very good if you have the players tbh. I think that’s probably the attraction for managers.

 

[samspade]

If we were to go after a Partey replacement/cover what we could really do with is someone who can play left 8 and cover at 6 too. Could Paqueta play 6? Never seen him play tbh but heard his defensive numbers are good.

 

[Macho]

If we were to go after a Partey replacement/cover what we could really do with is someone who can play left 8 and cover at 6 too. Could Paqueta play 6? Never seen him play tbh but heard his defensive numbers are good.

That was kinda my point, it's harder to find the perfect lone 6 then perhaps two alright/versatile central mids. I dunno, I just don't buy into Partey or bust especially with his Arsenal injury record.

Arteta has to show some flexibility sometimes, but he seems to have convinced everybody this sort of reliance on specific personnel in order for his tactics to shine through is acceptable.

 

[drippin]

Someone explain to me what's so terrible about playing a double pivot if it seems like Partey is the only person on the planet that can do what he does?

Surely you have to question the tactics at some point?

But the squad is already built towards this tactic since last season. Saliba for a full season loan, and White as CB. Now we have Tomiyasu & White as RB's, who fit the inverted role much better than a normal fullback role. Same with new player Zinchenko. We also already bought Vieira.

Also take into account that neither Tierney or Tomiyasu can stay fit, so they should not maybe run up and down the pitch like normal fullbacks.

Partey has been injury-prone too, so next season buying a top complete DMF is not that tough to do compared to replacing so many other players.

 

[samspade]

That was kinda my point, it's harder to find the perfect lone 6 then perhaps two alright/versatile central mids. I dunno, I just don't buy into Partey or bust especially with his Arsenal injury record.

Arteta has to show some flexibility sometimes, but he seems to have convinced everybody this sort of reliance on specific personnel in order for his tactics to shine through is acceptable.

Ofc it is, but, like I said, I think Arteta just considers the 4-3-3 better. For all we know going to a 2 might be the current back up plan for Partey getting injured.

The main problem is that a player good enough to play that 6 position isn't going to want to sit on the bench. But if we could get the right top-quality left 8 it might be possible to kill two birds with one stone: get a player who is a genuine upgrade on Xhaka and is actually potential cover for Partey. Then Arteta doesn't need to compromise.

 

[Entropics]

The disrespect in here is mad, people saying we need an " upgrade " on Partey. There isn't many players in world football who could play the role he plays in this side, that would be an upgrade.
A better player is near impossible to get right now, but we should have better competition for him because if he's missing for injury, or personal stuff, this season our midfield falls apart.

Elneny was an upgrade, that's why he easily won an extension just walking around after having to "survive" Partey giving away the ball constantly on most matches and having another 4/10 season.

I know he's nice to watch on the ball, but only Martinelli and Cedric are less important than him in our starting XI from last season. It's a complete myth we depend on him for anything.

 

[DJ_Markstar]

Got a feeling he'll be targeted by CP fans next Friday.

Partey had a shocker in this fixture last season so hopefully he can put that behind him and perform, we need him to.

 

[SA Gunner]

If we were to go after a Partey replacement/cover what we could really do with is someone who can play left 8 and cover at 6 too. Could Paqueta play 6? Never seen him play tbh but heard his defensive numbers are good.

Paqueta gives you that flexibility IMO, we could literally sign him and have midfield cover at #6, #8, #7 and #11. In game he also can play as a dual forward with a quick player like deJesus, Nketiah and Werner.

I've picked this up from his statistics, that's the first thing that jumps out at you. But also watching him play, I've gone back to watch some of his games last season in full. Yes I was that bored.

Either the club are actively looking at him and trying to strike a deal behind the scenes. Or have seen something negative (concentration levels, discipline, etc. ) or have come across some blocker (e.g. he doesnt want to come) that I havent picked up.

 

[Ceballinhos]

Paqueta gives you that flexibility IMO, we could literally sign him and have midfield cover at #6, #8, #7 and #11. In game he also can play as a dual forward with a quick player like deJesus, Nketiah and Werner.

I've picked this up from his statistics, that's the first thing that jumps out at you. But also watching him play, I've gone back to watch some of his games last season in full. Yes I was that bored.

Paqueta can definitely not cover the 6 position.

 

[SA Gunner]

Paqueta can definitely not cover the 6 position.

I've seen it, he is able to collect from deep, break lines and distribute. His close control is very good. The question of experience in that role is perhaps something to be debated. He is a natural 8/10, but his game makes him capable of playing a varied role.

But I wont completely deny what you're saying here... to add on what I said earlier. Maybe my desperation for a versatile player makes me want to see these things.

 

[drippin]

or have come across some blocker (e.g. he doesnt want to come) that I havent picked up.

Was there some rumours of City going for Paqueta if they sell B. Silva?

 

[Barry]

Your tagline fits well in this thread according to different sources.

It would be an interesting experiment to change my User Name to "Thomas Partey" and see if my misleading tag line is retained by the moderators...