Injuries and suspensions are part of the game, big clubs will overcome this
There’s no doubt that the conclusion of the recent international break has left me and many other gooners feeling sadder than we already were at the beginning, the cruel break has seen us lose our new signing Riccardo Calafiori and skipper Martin Odegaard to injuries.
This only adds to our list of absentees for the game against Spurs at the weekend, the full list being Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Declan Rice and Mikel Merino along with the aforementioned duo, Riccardo Calafiori might still pass fit to feature but remains a doubt nonetheless. Ødegaard’s confirmed to be out for no less than three weeks at the very least which will see him miss out on our remaining games in the month of September.
This along with the other absentees means that we are in an injury crisis at the moment, especially in the middle of the park.
With the relentless set of fixtures coming up next this will be a big blow to our chances of winning games, however we cannot argue against this being part of the game it is therefore how we react and manage this circumstance that will put us up above the rest. All big clubs and clubs of high calibre go through this same period, but in spite of it all they do find a way to win, it doesn’t have to be pretty but we absolutely must try by any means to win, I’m not saying it’s going to be easy but I believe the winning mentality is already within this group of players that regardless of personnel, winning is our top priority.
We already have a solid foundation to build on with us having arguably the best defense in the league and if you can keep a clean sheet then they’ll be enough chances at the other end to win a game of football no matter how little.
No matter what, we cannot allow these injuries and suspension to define our season this early on, if we want to be champions and get recognition from the rest then overcoming this obstacle is a huge step in the right direction towards achieving those goals.
Tottenham away, Atalanta away and Manchester city away in a week is an absolute horror but overcoming challenges like this are what winners do, no matter the circumstances.
Let me know Gooners has what you think are the odds of us getting 3 wins from the next three?
KENNETH BENJAMIN.
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True but it’s basically down to squad strength and quality in the end, isn’t it? There were quite a lot of comings and (particularly) goings in the last transfer window so we’ll see very soon how much of a difference that’s made. Hopefully, it will be for the good, but the squad hasn’t been tested yet.
I think the squad IS being tested Bertie and that’s the point of the article.
If we come away with points from the two PL matches, I’ll be more than happy and we hace have to remember that Rice will be available for the Atlanta and city games.
I have to repeat though, that some of us did say we needed more quantity.
Sorry, but the squad hasn’t been tested yet. We’ll only know that when we’ve played the games against Sp*rs and City in the EPL and Atalanta in the CL.
All we know currently is that there are probably “x” Arsenal players in contention to play in some/all of those games and probably “y” Arsenal players who won’t because of injury/suspension. It’s how the “x” lot do that remains to be seen – nobody knows.
They have learned by having at least two players for almost each position, although Saka needs a better competitor for the inverted RW role and Raya needs a younger GK to challenge him
@Gai, Yes we shall miss our sure bet in Midfield-ROM but imo Arsenal have what it takes to give Slpurds a run for their money. Our bench ain’t bad at the moment and we have versatile players. Ie Havertz last season played twice in Odegard role when he was injured and we won those games. I also would like to see Arteta try:
Sterling Matinelli Saka
Matinelli is a good finisher to play as a NO9 and physically combertive than Trossard.
As front three. If they connect well their pace will hurt most Epl teams and even Spurds that keep a high line tactics.
Martinelli got bullied by some CBs when he started as our CF in an EPL game three seasons ago, which made him unable to use his pace and unable to play with his back to goal
He might have improved that aspect, but he’s been trained as an LW for several years
Maybe Arteta will assign him in the CF position if Arteta uses counter-attacking tactics in NLD
The club’s not panicking though is it…it’s the supporters… as usual.
Arsenal has no need to “prove they are a big club”, they’ve been one for most of the time I’ve supported them, but some headline writers need to stop doubting us.
Many of us have been berating Arteta for not rotating enough. Now he is being forced by player absences to do so.
It is now up to the players who will be on the pitch to justify wearing the Arsenal badge and earning huge wages thereby.
Arsene Wenger always said that the absence of some player was an opportunity for someone else to show what they can offer. I just want to see a spirited and committed performance from all those who would line up against Arsenal on Sunday lunchtime.
No excuses!
What should he learn? Now? The teams that are champions know this… you have almost two equal elevens, if not two at least another seven or eight equal. That way you can give breathers and the team They are full of energy until the end…and secondly, in the case of two or three injuries to the starting eleven, the first-class substitutes. But that requires money to spend…and we We are not one of those teams. We lost two titles because we didn’t have depth…now again with a series of injuries to see who will play….especially in the position of the Norwegian…but yes I forgot we will baptize Some staff midfielder. And be careful, players are in the red because of continuous appearances.
Thats what you have a squad for and a manager come to that. A manager earns his corn, when things are against you, thats how you win things.
Arsenal are a big club
We just don’t act like it in terms of exspectation
It’s obviously not ideal, but we have the players to win this game if Arteta gets it right.
I think that Timber and Calafiori who was prominent in the last victory of Italy will play a big role in the formation of the team.Of course Arteta will not divulge anything until one hour before the game.
Coming back to my old comments I still think the club was short on recruits of 2 players to covert for injuries.We have 23 players only,should be 25.
Call me being too optimistic, but I have a feeling that these injuries/suspensions aren’t too much of an issue. Spurs may come in underestimating us, with the injuries/suspensions we have had. Also, we will be in a situation where players who start will be hungry and will want to prove a point given the opportunity.
Yes, I am being optimistic, but I have been in a lot of sporting environments myself and this is often the case.
We never should have let ESR go.