Ro Sham Bo Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Considering some of Arsenal's recent results maybe Arteta should think about giving him a game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambomo Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 It’s interesting that on social media there seems to be more suggestion the fans want to see Arteta change it and bring him in either instead of Zinchenko or moving Zinchenko to midfield and playing them both. Can’t see it, Arteta seems very fixed on his tactics but it’s interesting that they still rate him and don’t see him as a third choice as Arteta seems to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeefc1783 Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 38 minutes ago, Jambomo said: It’s interesting that on social media there seems to be more suggestion the fans want to see Arteta change it and bring him in either instead of Zinchenko or moving Zinchenko to midfield and playing them both. Can’t see it, Arteta seems very fixed on his tactics but it’s interesting that they still rate him and don’t see him as a third choice as Arteta seems to. Yeah just actually read that. The only issue is if he brings Tierney back in and continues with this inverted full back it won't work as Tierney just doesn't seem suited to it. But a lot of fans saying they should be looking to get Tierney down the line getting crosses in and supporting Martinelli particularly against teams that sit in. Seems that with Zinchenko constantly moving inside it's leaving Martinelli very isolated. However agree the Arteta seems stubborn and won't change it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 I've actually been surprised that he hasn't trusted Tierney as a sort of plan B in those situations. I understand keeping the same system for every game, especially when it's been so successful, but Arteta's previously influenced a game by allowing White to move forward more, so I thought it might have been an option on the left too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Arsenal fans (on Twitter) want Saliba rested, White moved inside and Tomiyasu and Tierney brought on. Seems he still has his admirers down there anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binos Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Aye not the manager though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 9 hours ago, Binos said: Aye not the manager though Probably shouldn't have given him that new contract and played him throughout his Arsenal career, then. Their drop in form last season came when he got injured. Will expect to see him more starts and sub appearances as the season goes on. He's a terrific player, no doubt Arsenal want to keep a hold of him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambomo Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 17 hours ago, accies1874 said: I've actually been surprised that he hasn't trusted Tierney as a sort of plan B in those situations. I understand keeping the same system for every game, especially when it's been so successful, but Arteta's previously influenced a game by allowing White to move forward more, so I thought it might have been an option on the left too. Yeah I have too. I can actually maybe see him turning it around, if they keep losing out on points against more counter-attacking or low block teams then I think Arteta might start bringing him back in more, to try an mix things up a bit - I get the sense that teams have figured out how to play against their inverted left back/extra midfielder setup now. Arteta does seem slow to adapt though. Whether it would be enough to keep him at Arsenal I don’t know. I do think they’d be happy enough to keep him, for what he does (as traditional LB) he’s one of the best at it. They don’t really use that anymore though and even if he starts getting games against Everton, Brentford etc, as a player surely you want to have the chance to be first choice for all the games, and start big matches, not be a second option. I could still see him leaving in the summer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennie Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 cannae be sitting on the bench at this stage of his career 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binos Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 16 hours ago, Satoshi said: Probably shouldn't have given him that new contract and played him throughout his Arsenal career, then. Their drop in form last season came when he got injured. Will expect to see him more starts and sub appearances as the season goes on. He's a terrific player, no doubt Arsenal want to keep a hold of him. A fantastic player, agreed Who they don't play, 11 minutes in their last 6 games 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binos Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) 16 hours ago, Satoshi said: Probably shouldn't have given him that new contract and played him throughout his Arsenal career, then. Their drop in form last season came when he got injured. Will expect to see him more starts and sub appearances as the season goes on. He's a terrific player, no doubt Arsenal want to keep a hold of him. Two 90 mins in league this season Last one on 18 Sept He should be handing a transfer request Edited February 13, 2023 by Binos 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) Probably backs himself more than you do. If he wants to leave Arsenal would do so reluctantly, and probably sell him for a decent profit. There's no evidence him being dropped is due to performance or training, it's rather a tactical switch. As I posted earlier on this thread, his first team minutes were 10th for outfield players when I checked a few months ago and he had played all but one league game at that point. Also Tierney is far too professional and far too much of a team player to risk his clubs best ever season but handing in a (thoroughly pointless) transfer request in February. So we can put that in a list of things that 100% won't happen, probably ever, but certainly not before the season ends. Edited February 14, 2023 by Satoshi 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewing Taffies Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 8 hours ago, Satoshi said: As I posted earlier on this thread, his first team minutes were 10th for outfield players when I checked a few months ago and he had played all but one league game at that point. This has changed significantly this year. He has only played 11 minutes in 5 games and that was when they were already pumping Spurs. Arsenal have struggled last couple of games but he still didn't get on. Obviously pointless asking for a transfer request now but he definitely should be in the summer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 11 minutes ago, Chewing Taffies said: This has changed significantly this year. He has only played 11 minutes in 5 games and that was when they were already pumping Spurs. Arsenal have struggled last couple of games but he still didn't get on. Obviously pointless asking for a transfer request now but he definitely should be in the summer. I'm willing to make a charity bet he won't be asking for a transfer request. Not in suiting with is reputation as a model professional. If he wants to leave Arsenal you would expect they would let him, given what an excellent servant he has been. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewing Taffies Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, Satoshi said: I'm willing to make a charity bet he won't be asking for a transfer request. Not in suiting with is reputation as a model professional. If he wants to leave Arsenal you would expect they would let him, given what an excellent servant he has been. I didn't say he will. I said he should. Unless he is happy to be a bit part player. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jives Miguel Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Feel like Arteta almost feels like he's been let down by Tierney's injury issues last year leaving them short in a crucial part of the season. Which would be pretty harsh. Think he will definitely be sold in the summer. They have Nuno Tavares coming back from a good loan spell at Marseille, and Tomiyasu who can play LB as well. The question is where does he go? Would Newcastle take him over Dan Burn? Can't see too many other options in England for him in England - not the type of profile player for Man City, Chelsea/Spurs/Utd/Pool stocked for left back and he's too good to be playing for midtable shite like Crystal Palace. Italy next? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thruthenight Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Tierney is missing out quite simply because of how well Zinchenko is doing. They're different types of players, Zinchenko has a phenomenal ability to link the play from left back, he's a much more technically capable player than Tierney. Tierney's still the same player that he was and will excel in a team that plays in a way more fitting with his capabilities. I expect he'll go in the summer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Ferguson's Hat Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 21 hours ago, Satoshi said: I'm willing to make a charity bet he won't be asking for a transfer request. Not in suiting with is reputation as a model professional. If he wants to leave Arsenal you would expect they would let him, given what an excellent servant he has been. £10,000. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan-bufc Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 On 14/02/2023 at 13:34, thruthenight said: Tierney is missing out quite simply because of how well Zinchenko is doing. They're different types of players, Zinchenko has a phenomenal ability to link the play from left back, he's a much more technically capable player than Tierney. Tierney's still the same player that he was and will excel in a team that plays in a way more fitting with his capabilities. I expect he'll go in the summer. Agreed. The fact Arteta seems to have adopted Peps style of inverted fullbacks means it’s a stick on for Zinchenko to be number 1 left back. Would much prefer to see Tierney down that left side rather than receiving the ball in the middle of the park. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binos Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Yes he brought zinchenko in and has dropped Tierney for him Simple as that, time to move on unless want to be squad player -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.