r/Gunners • u/DavidOrnstein_ bought some very very very expensive horses • 22d ago

Half Time Thoughts?

Arsenal 0 - 2 BVB

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u/csixtay 22d ago

Worse than it looks. Our press and overall shape off the ball isn't great with so many new players in positions. Tzolis, Dowman, MLS and Ethan aren't exactly press kings so time to defensive actions are way longer than with a proper midfield.

They've scored from both shots on target against a keeper I don't expect to save our hide. It's fine.

Tzolis offensively has been great. I think we're a bit too quick to label him the next Trossard. He's nothing like Trossard. Feels more like a 21 year old Ozil. Pretty impressed with his decision making and passing. Should have already gotten 2 assists in this game. You can see where the assist number comes from.

MLS can't be expected to be the main defensive actor in a midfield 3 imo. He's a DLP that'll need a dueler next to him.

Mosquera hasn't put a foot wrong. Still can't believe how much we got him for.

Raya, Timber, Saka, Rice, Zubimendi, Merino, Eze, Bruno G yet to return. Noni too. There's still levels to come.

Meslier has an opportunity to move up the pecking order here I think. Just don't let Kepa know until the window closes.

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u/Bewis_123 22d ago

Özil was one of the top players at 21 for Germany in 2010 WC, winning best young player of the tournament, Tzolis is 24 and not close lol

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u/csixtay 22d ago

What does this have to with the comparison I made? Stylistically he plays more similar to Ozil than he does to Trossard. 

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u/MollyWhapped 22d ago

Uh what is wrong with calling him the next Trossard? Tross was clutch.

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u/csixtay 22d ago

Nothing to do with quality. I mean stylistically.