Think this means we need to buy a more CB’s from Serie A/they’ve had experience there.
We ought to go for Skrinier.
He’s the anti-Arsenal defender and I can’t believe it has taken so long to recruit someone with his qualities. Especially versed in the Dark Arts of Defending.
He’s admittedly done significantly better than I anticipated and seems to have more to offer than I ever imagined or probably even give him credit for. Still says a lot about the quality of our centre backs that he’s our best option though.
I like that between Papa, crazy Stephan and Beef Truck (Kolasinac) there are fairly few fucks given when it comes to the physical side of the game. We have lacked that I think.
Especially since teams still try and get physical/take the game to that kind of territory thinking it’s still Wenger’s pretty boys.
But now this team is more than happy to enter the pigshit right with the opposition. Leaving a leg here and there, a couple late challenges when they’re trying to wind us up, it’s great because you can tell, Burnley for example at the weekend weren’t really expecting it.
Had probably his worst game in an Arsenal shirt to date, and when he has two defenders alongside him that should be investigated by Trading Standards for impersonating footballers, you know that carnage will ensue
Let’s be honest. He was a stop gap signing. He wasn’t going to fix our real defensive issues. He’s had solid performances this season but they’ve papered over the cracks. He was torn to shreds today and shouldn’t even get paid for that shit performance.
Thought Sokratis played well again today. Seemed to really relish the challenge. And any defender who celebrates a tackle like they scored a goal is definitely someone I can get behind!