ivaldo
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Been by far Arsenals best player tonight. Will score a bucket load for them.
The consensus on here was that he was shit because no top club other than Atletico and Arsenal wanted him.I find it a bit strange that everyone knew he was available for a reasonable price and he ended up going to Arsenal, and that he's so far down the pecking order for France. Seems very well-rounded. Comes alive in the right areas and is obviously very good technically.
I'll never quite understand how he's always overlooked in the French squad. Him and Griezmann teaming up would be tough to stopI find it a bit strange that everyone knew he was available for a reasonable price and he ended up going to Arsenal, and that he's so far down the pecking order for France. Seems very well-rounded. Comes alive in the right areas and is obviously very good technically.
I'm not gonna say that, but I will say I wish we had him to play with Lukaku.How long before someone says we got the wrong striker?
Welbeck was very good this game tbf. Linked up well, dribbled effectively, split the defense once, and the goal. Plus he fell on his arse again.They should really play him with Giroud, not really sure what Welbeck offers other than an occasional gangly run and a few awkward goals over the season.
You also have those who never watched him saying he was *** because he plays in France and scored a high number of penalties last season.The consensus on here was that he was shit because no top club other than Atletico and Arsenal wanted him.
If we managed to keep Alexis it would be interesting to see them together.They should really play him with Giroud, not really sure what Welbeck offers other than an occasional gangly run and a few awkward goals over the season.
Because Giroud has been playing too well for France to drop him.I'll never quite understand how he's always overlooked in the French squad. Him and Griezmann teaming up would be tough to stop
I think very good is pushing it, he was decent but he hasn't pushed on from that awkward, inconsistent player he was at United. There was a definite lift in the crowd when Giroud came on and I think him and Lacazette would be a better balanced partnership, Welbeck's still a great option to have around the squad when he's injury free.Welbeck was very good this game tbf. Linked up well, dribbled effectively, split the defense once, and the goal. Plus he fell on his arse again.
Would you rather have Giroud off the bench or Welbeck? I think Giroud is the better striker and in theory would fit better with Lacazette, so imagine the effectiveness when Giroud is coming off the bench against a tired defense.I think very good is pushing it, he was decent but he hasn't pushed on from that awkward, inconsistent player he was at United. There was a definite lift in the crowd when Giroud came on and I think him and Lacazette would be a better balanced partnership, Welbeck's still a great option to have around the squad when he's injury free.
Giroud has excellent stats with France.Because Giroud has been playing to well for France to drop him.
I think you should always start the game with your best players and I'd pick Giroud over Welbeck every time in that formation.Would you rather have Giroud off the bench or Welbeck? I think Giroud is the better striker and in theory would fit better with Lacazette, so imagine the effectiveness when Giroud is coming off the bench against a tired defense.
The french posters said that he was good but you didn't listen.I find it a bit strange that everyone knew he was available for a reasonable price and he ended up going to Arsenal, and that he's so far down the pecking order for France. Seems very well-rounded. Comes alive in the right areas and is obviously very good technically.
He didn't move because he loves Lyon, it's as simple as that and he decided to move after seeing his best friend join Barcelona.Him and Reus have been top of most Liverpool fans wish lists for a good 3-4 seasons now. Surprised it's taken so long for a team to take a punt on him.
Reus I understand, he's class but made of glass. The German Sturridge. But it's puzzling why Lacazzete has only just moved, Lyons hardball playing chairman aside.
I seem to remember a lot of people saying he was nothing without Fekir and he was made to look better because of him, that and the old chestnut of 'he can't be anything special if a donkey like Giroud keeps him out the national team'.The french posters said that he was good but you didn't listen.
I don't know who could say something that stupid but stop listening to them. Lacazette was good before Fékir(who was kind of a late bloomer), he had a very good relationship with Fékir before Fékir's injury and he has been very good after Fékir's injury. They are excellent together because they are both talented but they don't rely on each others.I seem to remember a lot of people saying he was nothing without Fekir and he was made to look better because of him, that and the old chestnut of 'he can't be anything special if a donkey like Giroud keeps him out the national team'.
I wouldn't know personally, I don't watch French football and the little I've seen of AL is on YouTube compilations.
Still early days mind, best to judge him after a season not his debut. History is riddled with players starting off on fire and fizzling out. Or vice versa. He's definitely a good fit for Arsenal though. Would've been perfect for City as well.
Steady on. Just from a United perspective, Rooney, Ronaldo and Van Nistelrooys were all miles better.As debut performances go that was right up there with the best of them.
Looks good, but I along with others said as much before he even joined Arsenal. Very good striker. The only question mark was whether he could make the step up to a bigger team, we're yet to see that.
Hah. I think it was widely acknowledged that he was as close to a sure thing as you could get for a top striker. Haven't seen much of him but I can see why. Didn't know it was his choice to stay at Lyon. Makes a lot more sense now.The french posters said that he was good but you didn't listen.