Robin van Persie arrived at Arsenal as a volatile winger and a long term successor to Bergkamp. Wenger recognised his exceptional finishing technique and transformed him into a striker who could score from angles most players wouldn’t even attempt. He eventually produced a 30 goal Premier League season.
Thierry Henry was struggling on the wing at Juventus. Wenger moved him centrally, and he became Arsenal’s greatest ever goalscorer.
Wayne Rooney played as a No. 9, No. 10, winger and central midfielder. He sacrificed personal glory for the team and still retired as United’s record goalscorer.
That is the difference between being talented and being exceptional. Great players don’t need perfect conditions they expand their game.
So stop using Eberechi Eze is playing out of position as a permanent shield against criticism. He can be more effective centrally, but being moved a few yards across the pitch shouldn’t erase his intensity, decision-making or influence.
And I’m tired of hearing that Arsenal must redesign their entire attack to accommodate Viktor. Improve the service, yesbut what is he doing to adapt? His movement, link up play, first touch and ability to create something independently must also improve. At the moment, he is playing like my grandma while everyone demands that ten other players change for him.
Arsenal cannot become tactical hostages to individuals. If Gyokeres and Eze require perfect positions, perfect passes and a perfect system before they can perform, sell them and sign players who can survive discomfort.
players don’t wait for the game to suit them. They force themselves into the game.
@MoAmali Yup. The sad part is they all want Gyok to fail but one Havertz injury and he’s what we will have and then they expect him to turn up?? After all this shit, I wouldn’t neither. Ungrateful pricks.
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