Friday, June 13, 2008

Changes that are a must for Arsenal

Arsenal has ended another season trophyless inspite of playing sum terrific attacking football.Injuries and refreeing decisions has played a part in this but it was arsenal's weak squad that cost them the title.There is no doubt that all the players have abundant talent but it takes more than that to win matches and titles.The main difference between united and arsenal players is character.Ferguson gets players with technical qualities as well as strong character.Whereas wenger focusses more on technique.Perfect examples for meare players like denilson, diaby, senderos etc.There is no denying that these players have talent but they just lack that extra bit which is a must.I think denilson in terms of talent is as good as united's anderson but u can clearly notice the difference when both these players play.Anderson plays with so much passion and aggression and inspires his team mates when things are going against them.Nothing of that sort can be expected from the likes denilson and diaby.That for me is main differnce between arsenal's squad of 2003-2004 and arsenal's current squad.Even the substitutes could come and change the game and inspire others.Wenger has to make some tough important decisions to win some silverware.He should stop being too loyal to his players.These are the changes that i think wenger should make which would help arsenal win titles.

1.Goalkeeper-Alumnia's performance this season has been satisfactory.He is not a bad keeper but isnt a great one either.He is not in the same league as buffon,casillas or frey.He is not going to win arsenal matches.I dont think wenger should spend too much money on a keeper.Some one like given of newcastle or green of west ham would be a great signing.

2.Defence-This has been arsenal's biggest problem this season.Especially the centre of defence.Gallas and toure are excellent defenders but are too similar.They just cant handle aerial threat.Arsenal should get rid of senderos and djourou.Senderos hasnt been that bad this season but he has always looked shaky.Arsenal has been recently linked to thuram as a player coach.Woud be a great signing as he can help out many youngsters in arsenal.Arsenal should definitely sign some one who will help arsenal deal with aerial threat.Some one like Mertesacker,mexes,lucio or richard dunne would be great.Alex song i think i can become a very good defender and also nordtveit can also play a small part.Another factor which affects arsenal's defence is the whole captaincy issue.Will Gallas continue as a captian or will wenger give toure or fabregas the captaincy?Personally i think toure should become the captain and i dont think gallas would feel great about it.If that happenes wenger will have to get further reinforcements.Clichy and sagna are perfect as fullbacks with traore and eboue for cover.
3.Midfield-Flamini has already left and it looks like hleb will also leave unless of course nobody comes to buy him.It looks pretty much certain that wenger has signed ramsey and nasri.Nasri would be a obvious replacement for hleb and ramsey has been bought for the future.I think wenger should sell hleb and get yaya toure in return or sell him for a very good amount.Carlos vela is back for next season who could play in the midfield too.If wenger doesnt get yaya toure he should go for barry or toulalan 2 players who would be worth every penny spent.Gilberto silva should stay and can provide much needed experience.Wenger should either sell denilson or send him on loan because there is no way he going to develop with 10 to 15 appearances in a season.Wenger last season played eboue in the midfield to provide balance which would have been the worst decision ever made by him.There is this 1 players who i think is the perfect replacement for ray parlour role.He is mark noble.He may not be really talented but he gives 100% during every match.Good at tackling he can also play anywehere in midfield and is the just the kind of player who can lift the team when things are going against them.Hopefully rosicky will stay fit next season.
4.Attack-Adebayor scored 30 last season and also missed 3000 sitters.He for me is simply not good enough.AC Milan have come up with a very good offer for him and i really think arsenal should sell him.I dont really care whether wenger buys another striker but i think he should let adebayor go.Van persie when fit is world class and i think walcott will take the premier league by storm next season.Bendtner is also capable of playing a important part.The tricky situation here is the eduardo situation.Will he be the same player when he comes back.Its difficult to say.Arsenal can definitely get villa with money they get after selling adebayor.The strike force of arsenal could be the most feared in europe.
Provided wenger makes these signings which is very much possible because arsenal can make a lot of money by selling adebayor and hleb i think arsenal have an excellent chance of winning titles next season.Next season will probably be the most important in wenger's managerial career as he is under pressure to win trophies.Arsenal can definitely achieve success without sacrificing their attacking style of play and it would be a great victory for football.

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