Nicolas Pepe, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Alexandre Lacazette were anticipated to form a potent attacking trio for Arsenal, reminiscent of Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, and Sadio Mane.
Pepe, the final piece of that front three, arrived at the club in 2019, at a time when Arsenal was in need of a new winger. However, his tenure at the Emirates Stadium was marked by struggles to make a significant impact, and he ultimately departed the club during the last transfer window.
According to ESPN, there were indications that these three players formed a clique within the Arsenal dressing room, which was perceived as not conducive to the club’s overall culture.
Over time, Mikel Arteta gradually phased out these players, with Pepe being the last to depart, having his contract terminated and leaving the Emirates last week. This marked a significant shift in Arsenal’s approach as they aim to reshape the team’s dynamics and direction.
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Pepe, Auba and Laca made us dream of a front three that would score all the goals we needed and help us return to the top of English football.
But they all struggled to form a good partnership on the pitch and had to leave for us to make progress.
We now have a better dressing room with all the players working to help each other find success.
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The headline sounds as if getting rid of a clique has JUST happened.
Whereas, if it ever existed,it is NOW way in the past. Virtually ancient history as far as now and our future is concerned and of no concern to TODAYS team
Personally, I find inquests about the sometime ago past, of little interest and of ZERO relevance to NOW..
Have never seen Lacazette in that light in fact the opposite, his teammates thrived on the pitch as a direct result of his attitude and all game play.
But the Frenchman has kick on after leaving Arsenal even though he’s going over the hill.
They were all French speakers
@SueP, you’re right that’s why I wouldn’t call it a clique.it is pretty understandable that they’d spend a lot of time together.i’m sure that all the Portuguese speakers in our team are spending a lot of time together too.
-SueP,I hope you are/have been behaving yourself in Dordogne ?we know what the British are like abroad😉
When are you going to buy your own chateau?
Siamois
Very beautiful part of the world I must say
Have a caravan- will travel!
Started in Ile de Re and moved to the gorgeous Eymet near Bergerac before heading off to Sarlat la Caneda. A couple of nights ahead in Saumur to finish off with. Never too far away from a wine region 😉 That’s les Rosbif’s for you!!
You are actually right,this is s beautiful region and I’m glad that you can appreciate it.les “Rosbifs”😂(been a while since i heard it).
By the way,did you know that the TV series “Bergerac” with John Nettles was very popular in France ?i used to watch it,myself.anyway keep enjoying your holidays!
I didn’t know it was popular in France Siamois
And I was rather partial to John Nettles back in the day!
I lived in Orange for six years and the other nicknames were F..king and Hooligan, I always put the F word in sometimes when asking someone something like Ou tu F..king va?
6 years!you must have enjoyed living there,no?
The Provence region is my favourite although I don’t know Orange
Another year….
A first to Saumur so let’s hope it is lovely
J’aime beaucoup Saumur!
Exactly right SueP and Siamois. What would any reasonable person expect other than players speaking a common language (and sharing a common culture) gravitating towards each other?
Also I agree with Gunsmoke, that I have never seen any disruptive behaviour from Lacazette, even when he was unfairly benched.
Exactly
Should have mentioned Laca as he wasn’t disruptive at all- so you were right to mention that
Never at any point in time did this clique exist, be it on the pitch or in the dressing room. Be careful with what you put out.
Besides, its all in the past. Even if it is true, of what use it to anything???
Exactly !
vas not va