Just have to laugh at this point. The one player we don't have a replacement for gets injured, just after our 2 new signings got injured & our only other left 8 got sent off for touching a moving football (on a football pitch) and getting violently booted in the leg.
It’s always darkest before dawn. Imagine if we get a All Or Nothing documentary about this season and we win it ;) could not have been scripted any better
High Wattage! Despite the current squad injury crisis at our club right now, as a fan all I can do is just try to keep a good spirit and support the boys to do the job. COYG!
However disappointing it is to lose key players to suspension and injury, it happens. This is a true test of the team and the manager, a test of depth and perhaps youth. If youre not ready then why are you in the squad in the first place? After this next set of fixtures we will all have a much better understanding how far off man city we really are. De bruyne missed loads of games last season and still city win the title, squad depth is key and this is a true test of that.
😩 We’ve had such an unlucky start to the season. Merino injured in his first training session, Rice’s Red Card and dropping points to Brighton at home and now Odegaard injured in the international break. I can’t help but reflect how fortunate we were last season with injuries, we had a lot of things go our way and I think to compete for the league title you need that. So although early, if Odegaard is out for 2 months, given his pivotal role in this team you can’t help thinking it’s not our season already! I will remain hopeful though.. I think the games against Spurs and Man City are now HUGE. We still a lot of talent in the squad and the leadership of Mikel - COYG!
You know who could probably play Odegaard's position since he's a very creative player and can pass? Saka. Could try him there and start Sterling on the right.
Hi Charles, My Sp*rs lineup: GK: Raya DF: White - Saliba - Gabriel - Timber/Calafiori MF: Partey - Jorginho/Zinchenko - Havertz ST: Saka - Trossard - Martinelli/Sterling Being more defensively solid at LB... means the lack of pace from Jorginho/Zinchenko is negated to some extent. I keep on thinking that Arteta has been negligent by not giving Zinchenko more minutes in midfield. Going to have to give Nwaneri some minutes this week. Hopefully Jesus is close to returning. If Odegaard is out for some time, then Havertz becomes our most key player to keep fit.
The problem with the idea of Vieira staying to cover for Ode is that he wasn't performing at a standard to cover for Ode. He might be a more natural replacement in terms of style, but his ability was only shown in flashes.
Re: Zinchenko playing the Ødegaard role, I used to be on this bandwagon. However, the more I've thought about it lately, the more I think it's an absolute NO. A key attribute of Ødegaard playing that creator role effectively is NOT LOSING THE BALL - which is the opposite of what Zinchenko is. Yes Zinchenko can pick out a pass but you can't guarantee he won't lose the ball in key moments as we've seen him do playing left back. Infact if I were an opposition manager in a match where Zinny is playing the 10 role, pouncing on him whenever he has the ball will be a key part of my tactical plan. I have huge reservations about it. For the NDL, I say stick Jorgi in there alongside Thomas and let Trossard and Kai interchange the false 9 & 10 roles during play.
I feel like whenever we have some sort of injury issue it is always exacerbated by other injuries that happen to occur at the same time. The Saliba injury towards the end of the 22/23 season wouldn't have been so bad if Tomiyasu wasn't also injured at the same time. Timber's injury last season was made worse for us because Tomiyasu and Zinchenko get injured multiple times too meaning Kiwior had to fill in at left back for a little bit. I think if we didn't happen to have Merino injured right before Odegaard got injured this wouldn't be such a bad position, and obviously Rice's absence for the NLD also makes a big difference. A midfield of Rice - Partey - Merino would probably work pretty well, it would certainly not have the same creative output as it would if Odegaard was there, but Rice and Merino would have the legs and pressing ability and other players like Saka, Havertz, Trossard could do more creative work.
Ødegaard was always going to get injured at some point, especially with the amount of football he plays. It is a catastrophic failure by the club to let go of ESR & Vieira without bringing in a suitable backup to Ødegaard. We got lucky last season with injuries and unfortunately due to overplaying, poor planning and a bit of misfortune our PL title hopes are in serious danger of falling apart already.
Bull. You can never know that wil happon. Odegaard is't injury prone. We can still win the League unless city win it with 110 points but thats not going to happen
@@moviegooner49 I know he's not injury prone, but that doesn't mean he can't get a minor or serious injury at some point. Not having a suitable plan for when that inevitably happens/happened is irresponsible.
This is where Arteta needs to show if he is a top manager. Pep didn't have haaland and kdb for large parts last season. Klopp had an injury crisis all year. Prepare with the players we have a get through the next 2 games.
Nwaneri’s our best bet. No one can pass like Odegaard, but Ethan has incredible close control/ ball retention, sets up attacks, beats defenders, big goal threat
Time to shine Ethan Nwaneri. Appreciate it will be a baptism of fire but the lad played pre season against Utd and Liverpool. Time to see what he is capable of.
We've not made it easy for ourselves Charles. Despite people saying we had a good window, we have taken a massive risk relying on no injuries and it seems to have backfired. All our opponents will be out for the kill now. I hope I'm wrong, but I fear the worst until January.
Califiori slightly injured, Merino injured, Rice with a red card and now our only creative midfielder is out injured 6 days to a derby match, a ucl match up next and the toughest match in the PL (Man City) after that...... What a start to the season 😢😢
Totally agree with your line up Charles and also why I doubt now that Sterling will start as Arteta isn’t the type to change formation and add new personnel at the same time. This type of formation will need to likely continue in Odegaard’s absence and at least they’ve got this week to work on it before NLD
The one thing Charles has always mentioned of Martin getting injured last night came to fruition 😢💔 Edit: We should all pray for him to get better ❤️🩹 soon
Should’ve pushed more to keep odegaard home. Slightly worried how we’ll line up vs spurs but I think we have enough quality to get the win. Optimistic for the spurs game, very worried about the city one 😂
I disagree with your ESR comments, he left due to Arteta not giving him minutes, if Arteta rotated the team ESR would have stayed and we would have options for injuries such as this
It was due tbh, we were so lucky with injuries last year, our key players basically played every minute of the 38 games which is odd. Everyone has injuries and we simply didn't last year, we have now and we just have to get on with it
As an American fan, what the f*ck even is the Nations League and why is it the worst football competition on the planet? Always hated these early international breaks- now I hate them even more! Cheers Charles
I agree that maybe we will see a midfield of Jorginho and Partey at the back. Not because they are the most reliable but they are the only option we have right now and the defense line will surely cover their vulnerability regarding on pace or pressure. As for the attacking part, i can't see Havertz playing attacking midfield alone. He is a big threat no doubt about it, but Havertz is more of a box to box goal threat rather than putting composure in midfield. We will definitely struggle in midfield if Havertz starts playing the Odegaard role alone. Jorginho and Partey both lacks the pace to link up the midfield and attacking line. In conclusion, our tactics might be a simple defend well and counter at the best moment, which we don't really like it because it goes way off compared to how we played for the past 2~3 years(Except the city game). But reality does force us to change in certain circumstances. Would still love to see either Nwaneri or Salah Eddine get some minutes though. It's a big game but we will need them in the long run for the season and this will be the chance for them. P.S)That expression from start of the vid XD
Injury crisis line-up solution for Spurs: Martinelli. Havertz. Saka (Trossard) (Sterling) (Jesus) Timber. Partey. Zincheko (Jorginho) (Havertz )(Nwaneri) Calefiori. Gabriel . Saliba White (Kiwior) Raya Zinchenko starts in Odegaard's position. Timber starts up on the left in midfield- Jorginho will sub on for him. He comes on when opposition legs are tired. Depending on recovery, Calefiori starts at left back. If he's not ready, then start Kivior and sub on Calefiori. The Frontline starts with Martinelli, Havertz, and Saka. By the end of the match, the Frontline is Trossard, Sterling, and Jesus. In the second half Havertz drops back to midfield and plays for the tired and subbed off Partey. The revelation will be Zinchenko playing in the Odegaard role. He has the intelligence, the skill, the delicacy, and range of passing. Nwaneri is his backup come the second half You need to keep Timber on the pitch as long as possible because he may sub for anyone in the defense who goes down...
I think the point everyone is missing is not that we shouldn’t have moved Viera and Smith Rowe on its more so that we let both go and didn’t replace either.
@@SueMyChin If they were totally ready to step up to a title challenging side I would be in 100% agreement with you and or if we weren’t chasing titles then too I would agree with you. But I don’t remember city chasing and winning titles with 17 year olds playing a major role in that.
Charles Watts focus more on what you can change, learn to release positive energy. Let's focus more on the solutions for Sunday, Arteta and the team needs our support. Stop mourning, rise up and support the available players.
I was up early this morning, and was refreshing your page for the the video of the day. I was hoping that man like Charlie would provide some good news regarding Odegaard. 2 players you just don't want to lose right now, Odegaard and Saliba and we've already lost one. Fingers crossed everyone else makes it through unscathed.
If the season revolves around just one player, then Arsenal are not contenders. It is a short sighted idea to let ESR go, however I do not believe Arteta ever trusted Emile, even though he was a player who saved Arteta's job a few years ago. Vieira is a (very) poor substitute for Odegaard, Nwaneri should be given a chance. Has to start somewhere.
Hey Charles. There are setbacks but I believe the rest of the team have a hell of a lot of fight in them. I'd consider White in the midfield, dude plays forward well from his position and has a great linkup already with Saka. COYG
Gunners world wide have the blues today. Our season goals have huge challenges ahead. “Small Sprain”…no such thing. Needing crutches says more than anything. The boys must man up and fight on. No time to cry about it, fight on!
It's a very fair point that Odegaard was injured vs Brighton. But let's also look at the other side of him going away... Norway didn't have a Euros. Odegaard had a break in the summer unlike Rice/Saka. I'm sure he wanted to play and that's always a big part of it. Just have to keep fingers crossed now that it's not too long.
That’s the #1 concern I have on Arsenal this season is injury. Last season was lucky they did not have major injuries. But injury is follow the law of average, just like the bad calls go your way. Plus they played so many minutes and so many high leverage games, it will take toll on your body. Even though most of them are young, but they just taxing too much on the bodies. Sometimes you don’t have to put your best 11, it’s a long season.
Lots of options available Zinni can play 8, Trossard 10, or Timber in 8. Big problem is Partey - had two big games for Ghana - interesting to see how fit he is.
Charles, your formation is the best one and I also want the same. But arteta wont do it 200%. He wont do anything remotely dynamic. He just mugs up a system before the season and plays the same thing. 😢
Hi Charles, love the show listen daily . We were lucky last season , now is the time for squad players to step up, we have a talented and experienced squad now , we still look hard to beat , you couldn’t say that a few seasons ago.
Whoever the couch chooses as odegaard replacement we support him,the players must play like better in every game.the players that are available have the quality and all it takes to win we don't have aweak player at arsenal all are the best and they must win any game that is to come no doubt despite the injuries they will play like never before.Go arsenal go we don't fear any team it's eleven against eleven you shall see to yourselves
SALAH EDINE OULAND M'HAND!!!! Though he may be very inexperienced but I've been following him a while now n I think it'll do us as a lab real good to bring him in. His distribution, great eye for a great pass, football IQ n very good ball striking make him a good option for a try out. With Partey, Timber, Havertz, Saka n all these guys around him in midfield I have a strong conviction he'll do well.
I would go with the following line-up: Raya White-Saliba-Gabriel-Calafiori Jorgi or Partey Trossard-Havertz Saka-Jesus-Martinelli I think Trossard is creative enough for this positon and Havertz would give us the bodystrength in midfield. Or we could go with the nastiest lowblock ever: Raya White-Saliba-Gabriel-Kiwor-Calafiori Saka-Jorgi-Partey- Timber Havertz hahaha COYG
National teams don’t owe anything to clubs, and injuries are part of the game. While it’s unfortunate, we were quite lucky last season. Now, however, we’re seeing the consequences of Arteta’s lack of a solid Plan B. This is the moment where we’ll truly see what kind of manager he is. It’s easy when everything goes your way, but now he needs to step up and find solutions. If he can navigate this tough period, we’re still in contention for the title. But if he fails, third place is likely our ceiling.
Honestly I do no have any problems with all the players that left, including Vieira, in fact I wanted Vieira, of all players, out on a permanent deal. The only little disappointment that I have is that I was hoping that we would add one more player over the once we brought in this season. At the same time I cannot be angry with Arteta/ Edu because no one anticipated that Merino would be injured and Rice get a red card. Rice WILL be back, and if Odegaard would still be out, then Zinny, Havertz and Trossard will fill the space. It's only unfortunate that what happened, did happen. We are the Arsenal. We will OVERCOME ❤
Under Arteta have we played a single Premier League match against City with our first choice eleven? Every season, we seem to have injuries and/or suspensions for important players just before a City match.
It was always going to happen. You sell/loan both ESR and vieira and of course, Odegaard gets injured. The other thing is, even if Odegaard didnt get injured for the whole season, he cant play every game in the season...so what was/is Arteta's plan? Surely, as good as Nwanieri looks, he cant be expected to just jump straight in at the deep end and do what Odegaard does. The only thing i can think to do in this situation is play both Jorginho and Partey as DMs, with either Trossard or Havertz as the CAM and Striker so they can interchange throughout the game like they did last season?
Hi Charles 👋, I hope all is good 👋 👦 ☺️ 👍 😊 🙏. I hate to say I told you so about Martin Odegaard resting after the knock playing against Brighton and Hove Albion. I hope the injury is not to bad and returns sooner than later. COYG to thrash Tottenham God willing. Try to have a good day Charles. Arsenal rocks 🏆 🙏 🤲 🪨 🎸 😎.
All my anger is directed only at Odegaard. Only he could decide to go or stay, not Arsenal. He let his pride possibly cost us the season. He couldn't finish the game against Brighton, he knows what an unbelievably tough week we have after the international break, Norway's 2 games were borderline meaningless and one involved flying all the way to Kazakhstan. Arteta made very clear last season, he only saw ESR as a left-sided player. He was never cover for Odegaard. Vieira had no confidence. Does anyone think we could compete for titles with Veira playing for 2 months. It was always going to be the case that we couldn't compete for Prem if Odegaard was out for long periods of time, even with last season's team. When Odegaard was out a few games last season it was Haverz filling in at Right-8, not ESR or Vieira.
It’s time to stop messing around We can play five at the back with Califori and White as wingbacks Gabriel, Saliba, Timber centre Partey and Jorginho in front Play Saka in Odegaard position Sterling and Havertz up front and hit them hard on the counter
Hi Charles, do you think Nwaneri will start the NLD as our most natural replacement for MØ? Or could you see a combo of more experienced players? Will one of our ‘forwards’ drop into midfield? Or could Zinchenko make an appearance in midfield?
It's always the same with lnternational managers. Don't give a shit if a player is injured playing for his country, as long as he's fit for the next international game.
Arsenal/Arteta have to suck it up and deal with the problem they have created. This was bound to happen and not to have a back up is unforgivable. Heads should roll for the incompetence of this transfer window
On the squad point: I could give any of you £75m to spend. There are no backups to Martin Odegaard and the role he plays in this team. And anyone in the same ballpark isn't going to come to be a bench player anyway. It says it all that if Vieira was here he wouldn't crack the starting XI for the NLD anyway. And I agree with Charles that it was just the right time to sell ESR. So... We have to hope that it's not too bad - no team can replace the production of it's best players if they're out. If City are missing Rodri and Haaland they aren't the same proposition either.
Jorginho, Partey, Havertz in midfield and Jesus upfront should get the job done against Spurs. Even Zinchenko or Timber can slot in midfield if need be. I'd be more alarmed if we lost a defender.
The only player who could fill the role was Veira and we sent him out on loan without replacing him? Just can’t understand the reason behind it. That wholesale of selling and loaning prayers just didn’t make sense 🤷🏽♂️
I don‘t get the anger with Arsenal with the Odegaard injury. The injury has no connection with the knock he got against Brighton. He was fouled yesterday - that‘s just rotten luck. This could have happened in training. We have a lot of creative players in the squad - we will be fine! COYG
All complaints aside, we are where we are so we gotta deal with the hands we are dealt. I think it's time we deploy Zinchenko to play that position and Timber left back
White - Saliba - Gabriel - Calafiori Partey - Timber Nwaneri Saka - Havertz - Martinelli or White - Saliba - Gabriel - Calafiori Partey - Timber Saka Sterling - Havertz - Martinelli Or White - Saliba - Gabriel - Calafiori Partey - Timber Havertz Saka - Trossard - Martinelli Or White - Saliba - Gabriel - Calafiori Partey - Timber Havertz Saka - Trossard - Sterling Or….. The point is, we have options. Those are top starting line ups. Head up high, let’s beat Spurs
let’s all just remember it’s the fault of the club, if we don’t have a player that can come in for odegaard without significant drop off then they must believe in Nwaneri or someone else… so whatever happens now is their fault cos we got told we are good.. we sold ESR and loaned Vieira both of which i agree with, but madness that we haven’t gone for someone like Eze, Dani Olmo, Fabian Ruiz, and others who were all available… no excuses
Hi Charles, this isn’t looking great 😵💫 I think we were super blessed last season to not have too many injuries or suspensions to key players, but we are 3 games in and it feels like everything is falling apart, even though its not even 4 games into a 38 game PL season. I was kinda hoping our way to the title would be similar to when Liverpool won it and just go-go-go that by the time the pandemic stopped everything they were clear. Guess we will have to take a different approach and we probably have to focus on just staying in the race until our squad is back to full depth. 😅
I think we should play zinny in martins decision. It’s too much to play Ethan at a game like this. Tottenham will swarm him and knock him about to break his confidence. Sonny would be able to withstand this at least even if it’s not his position
🔴 Why are we worried about Nwaneri playing to cover Odegaard when the boy is more than good enough. 17 shouldn't even come into it. If you're old enough you're good enough. When KDB was out last season for 6 months Pep didn't hesitate to play Oscar Bobb! He played Rico Lewis when Walker was out! Why do our fan base behave like this after 1 or 2 injuries. Yes it's a big blow that Odegaard is out but we have options. Trossard can play in the pockets and interchange with Kai. Nwaneri can play there also. Kai can play there. Jesus can play up top. Zinchenko can play in midfield. That's what the squad is there for. 🔴
This is all down to poor squad planning it was bound to happen. We’ve been very lucky with injuries and the luck had run out. Arteta and Edu should be held responsible
This alarmist mentality is precisely why older folks like myself is tuning out social media. Injuries happen in football, it’s part of the sports. Unlike you rather than the doom and gloom, it’s a team sports, chance for someone else to step up. Plus it’s September you can’t win or loose the league now. I rather players get injured now and fit towards the tail end. We will navigate this difficult period and come out better for it.
Obviously Arteta has been pushy in the past with Norway so the comment likely valid. Arsenal have had a great run with injuries the past 2 years, was unlikely they could stay key player injury free for 3 years on the bounce.
Evidently you are the ignorant one, Arsenal have had the least amount of injuries of every team last season, your ignorance in the face of facts is hilarious 😂@@NonFlyingIceman
WITH A LIGHT SQUAD WE SHOULD HAVE WITHDRAWN KEY PLAYERS FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL, OTHER CLUBS DO THIS SAYING THEY HAVE SLIGHT STRAINS AND SO ON MAKING SURE THERE FIT AND AVAILABLE FOR THEIR CLUBS,THIS SHOWS HOW BAD THE TRANSFER WINDOW WAS, ARTETA SAID THE TEAM IS SHORT IN AREAS AND THIS PROVES HE WAS RIGHT, HE HAS NOT SIGNED A NEW CONTRACT, HE HAS NOT BEEN BACKED BY THE OWNERS , HE NEEDS TO BE BACKED AND SIGNE A NEW CONTRACT AS FAST AS POSSIBLE
Id rather see Havertz in midfield if we are going to go with a 2 pivots in Thomas & Jorgi ... although i wonder how Jesus or Sterling could do being that CAM.
Just have to laugh at this point. The one player we don't have a replacement for gets injured, just after our 2 new signings got injured & our only other left 8 got sent off for touching a moving football (on a football pitch) and getting violently booted in the leg.
It’s always darkest before dawn.
Imagine if we get a All Or Nothing documentary about this season and we win it ;) could not have been scripted any better
Nwaneri is his replacement that’s why vieira was sent out on loan
@@JurgenFlop Nwaneri has never started a competitive match, so are we really going to use him to replace Ødegaard on Sunday away in the derby? Lmao
SALAH EDINE OULAND!!! He's a great fit. Arteta needs to trust him as he did Smith Rowe back then n saved his job.
@@mickynjx1699 you folks are seriously underestimating how big a PL game is for an inexperienced young player, especially away in the derby..
Arise Ethan, we need you to step up. Show them all what you are made of 💪 we all support you. You are the natural backup for Øde.
If he can step up
@@onibudoolawunmi4041he can more than step up!
This should be Ethan Nwaneri breakout opportunity
True...not ideal but still a great opportunity for him!
I agree 100% this is a good opportunity to test the young lad. This is a major failing of the manager.
Help me, Obi Wan Nwaneri. You're my only hope
@@whatevername8551Nice.✌🏾
👏🏻 yes hopefully
Charles’ Opening frame facial expression sums up all Arsenal fans last night 💀🫠
Almost my shit while driving last night 😮
I am livid at these pointless games. It's now prayer time that Bukayo and Rice return unscaved.
Nothing to do with friendlies the club doesn't want to win the league 800mil spent is a joke
*Unscathed
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@@kunimitsune177 If I wanted an English lesson I'd probably go to university for that and not learn from a RUclips professor... Just saying.....
High Wattage! Despite the current squad injury crisis at our club right now, as a fan all I can do is just try to keep a good spirit and support the boys to do the job. COYG!
Yesssss
Well said
Yes sir
So many negative comments all the time! Nice to read something positive! COYG
However disappointing it is to lose key players to suspension and injury, it happens. This is a true test of the team and the manager, a test of depth and perhaps youth. If youre not ready then why are you in the squad in the first place? After this next set of fixtures we will all have a much better understanding how far off man city we really are. De bruyne missed loads of games last season and still city win the title, squad depth is key and this is a true test of that.
We are yet to see if Arteta can deal with injuries. This will be the test he has to pass or he should be sacked
@@monstermunch4956 Saliba, Partey, Jesus?
I hope for the best but I fear the worst.....last year we were incredibly lucky with injuries. This year seems to be diametrically opposite.....
😩 We’ve had such an unlucky start to the season. Merino injured in his first training session, Rice’s Red Card and dropping points to Brighton at home and now Odegaard injured in the international break. I can’t help but reflect how fortunate we were last season with injuries, we had a lot of things go our way and I think to compete for the league title you need that. So although early, if Odegaard is out for 2 months, given his pivotal role in this team you can’t help thinking it’s not our season already! I will remain hopeful though.. I think the games against Spurs and Man City are now HUGE. We still a lot of talent in the squad and the leadership of Mikel - COYG!
You know who could probably play Odegaard's position since he's a very creative player and can pass? Saka. Could try him there and start Sterling on the right.
Many could not see it but I can watch in the same lence with you
There's definitely an argument for putting your top 11 on the pitch regardless of position. He says nervously.
Injuries happen but it's an extremely bitter pill to swallow when they happen in absolutely pointless fucking international games that mean fuck all.
Hi Charles,
My Sp*rs lineup:
GK: Raya
DF: White - Saliba - Gabriel - Timber/Calafiori
MF: Partey - Jorginho/Zinchenko - Havertz
ST: Saka - Trossard - Martinelli/Sterling
Being more defensively solid at LB... means the lack of pace from Jorginho/Zinchenko is negated to some extent.
I keep on thinking that Arteta has been negligent by not giving Zinchenko more minutes in midfield.
Going to have to give Nwaneri some minutes this week. Hopefully Jesus is close to returning.
If Odegaard is out for some time, then Havertz becomes our most key player to keep fit.
The problem with the idea of Vieira staying to cover for Ode is that he wasn't performing at a standard to cover for Ode. He might be a more natural replacement in terms of style, but his ability was only shown in flashes.
Re: Zinchenko playing the Ødegaard role, I used to be on this bandwagon. However, the more I've thought about it lately, the more I think it's an absolute NO.
A key attribute of Ødegaard playing that creator role effectively is NOT LOSING THE BALL - which is the opposite of what Zinchenko is. Yes Zinchenko can pick out a pass but you can't guarantee he won't lose the ball in key moments as we've seen him do playing left back. Infact if I were an opposition manager in a match where Zinny is playing the 10 role, pouncing on him whenever he has the ball will be a key part of my tactical plan. I have huge reservations about it. For the NDL, I say stick Jorgi in there alongside Thomas and let Trossard and Kai interchange the false 9 & 10 roles during play.
I feel like whenever we have some sort of injury issue it is always exacerbated by other injuries that happen to occur at the same time. The Saliba injury towards the end of the 22/23 season wouldn't have been so bad if Tomiyasu wasn't also injured at the same time. Timber's injury last season was made worse for us because Tomiyasu and Zinchenko get injured multiple times too meaning Kiwior had to fill in at left back for a little bit. I think if we didn't happen to have Merino injured right before Odegaard got injured this wouldn't be such a bad position, and obviously Rice's absence for the NLD also makes a big difference. A midfield of Rice - Partey - Merino would probably work pretty well, it would certainly not have the same creative output as it would if Odegaard was there, but Rice and Merino would have the legs and pressing ability and other players like Saka, Havertz, Trossard could do more creative work.
Ødegaard was always going to get injured at some point, especially with the amount of football he plays. It is a catastrophic failure by the club to let go of ESR & Vieira without bringing in a suitable backup to Ødegaard. We got lucky last season with injuries and unfortunately due to overplaying, poor planning and a bit of misfortune our PL title hopes are in serious danger of falling apart already.
Bull. You can never know that wil happon. Odegaard is't injury prone.
We can still win the League unless city win it with 110 points but thats not going to happen
@@moviegooner49 I know he's not injury prone, but that doesn't mean he can't get a minor or serious injury at some point. Not having a suitable plan for when that inevitably happens/happened is irresponsible.
He is one amongst few that rested after the season!
@@DeathByDeadite
We got Merino and Nwaneri. Go moan at your mum
What a load of bollocks.
This is where Arteta needs to show if he is a top manager. Pep didn't have haaland and kdb for large parts last season. Klopp had an injury crisis all year. Prepare with the players we have a get through the next 2 games.
Nwaneri’s our best bet. No one can pass like Odegaard, but Ethan has incredible close control/ ball retention, sets up attacks, beats defenders, big goal threat
Time to shine Ethan Nwaneri.
Appreciate it will be a baptism of fire but the lad played pre season against Utd and Liverpool.
Time to see what he is capable of.
We've not made it easy for ourselves Charles. Despite people saying we had a good window, we have taken a massive risk relying on no injuries and it seems to have backfired.
All our opponents will be out for the kill now.
I hope I'm wrong, but I fear the worst until January.
Califiori slightly injured, Merino injured, Rice with a red card and now our only creative midfielder is out injured 6 days to a derby match, a ucl match up next and the toughest match in the PL (Man City) after that...... What a start to the season 😢😢
Time to unleash Nwaneri..
Totally agree with your line up Charles and also why I doubt now that Sterling will start as Arteta isn’t the type to change formation and add new personnel at the same time. This type of formation will need to likely continue in Odegaard’s absence and at least they’ve got this week to work on it before NLD
I still feel pretty confident we’ll beat spurs
Yes, if we are brave to play Saka in the middle, Martineli on the left, Sterling on the right and Harvertz up top
The one thing Charles has always mentioned of Martin getting injured last night came to fruition 😢💔
Edit: We should all pray for him to get better ❤️🩹 soon
Should’ve pushed more to keep odegaard home. Slightly worried how we’ll line up vs spurs but I think we have enough quality to get the win. Optimistic for the spurs game, very worried about the city one 😂
I disagree with your ESR comments, he left due to Arteta not giving him minutes, if Arteta rotated the team ESR would have stayed and we would have options for injuries such as this
It was due tbh, we were so lucky with injuries last year, our key players basically played every minute of the 38 games which is odd. Everyone has injuries and we simply didn't last year, we have now and we just have to get on with it
I was saying all a long we needed more midfielders innthe window. I dunno why we never went for Eze
As an American fan, what the f*ck even is the Nations League and why is it the worst football competition on the planet? Always hated these early international breaks- now I hate them even more! Cheers Charles
As an american why the fuck are you a fan? Find a cub in your own shite league.
I agree that maybe we will see a midfield of Jorginho and Partey at the back. Not because they are the most reliable but they are the only option we have right now and the defense line will surely cover their vulnerability regarding on pace or pressure.
As for the attacking part, i can't see Havertz playing attacking midfield alone. He is a big threat no doubt about it, but Havertz is more of a box to box goal threat rather than putting composure in midfield. We will definitely struggle in midfield if Havertz starts playing the Odegaard role alone. Jorginho and Partey both lacks the pace to link up the midfield and attacking line.
In conclusion, our tactics might be a simple defend well and counter at the best moment, which we don't really like it because it goes way off compared to how we played for the past 2~3 years(Except the city game). But reality does force us to change in certain circumstances. Would still love to see either Nwaneri or Salah Eddine get some minutes though. It's a big game but we will need them in the long run for the season and this will be the chance for them.
P.S)That expression from start of the vid XD
Squad
Let’s be positive and hope for the best it’s time to test our squad depth 😢
Injury crisis line-up solution for Spurs:
Martinelli. Havertz. Saka
(Trossard) (Sterling) (Jesus)
Timber. Partey. Zincheko
(Jorginho) (Havertz )(Nwaneri)
Calefiori. Gabriel . Saliba White
(Kiwior)
Raya
Zinchenko starts in Odegaard's position. Timber starts up on the left in midfield- Jorginho will sub on for him. He comes on when opposition legs are tired.
Depending on recovery, Calefiori starts at left back. If he's not ready, then start Kivior and sub on Calefiori.
The Frontline starts with Martinelli, Havertz, and Saka. By the end of the match, the Frontline is Trossard, Sterling, and Jesus. In the second half Havertz drops back to midfield and plays for the tired and subbed off Partey.
The revelation will be Zinchenko playing in the Odegaard role. He has the intelligence, the skill, the delicacy, and range of passing. Nwaneri is his backup come the second half
You need to keep Timber on the pitch as long as possible because he may sub for anyone in the defense who goes down...
I think the point everyone is missing is not that we shouldn’t have moved Viera and Smith Rowe on its more so that we let both go and didn’t replace either.
Absolutely
Absolutely mate
Neither of them were good enough.
Why would you replace players that played no part in the last 2 seasons? Nwaneri and the other players we actually use are the back-ups for them.
@@SueMyChin If they were totally ready to step up to a title challenging side I would be in 100% agreement with you and or if we weren’t chasing titles then too I would agree with you. But I don’t remember city chasing and winning titles with 17 year olds playing a major role in that.
Charles Watts focus more on what you can change, learn to release positive energy. Let's focus more on the solutions for Sunday, Arteta and the team needs our support. Stop mourning, rise up and support the available players.
What even is this comment
Mans just speaking facts
I was up early this morning, and was refreshing your page for the the video of the day. I was hoping that man like Charlie would provide some good news regarding Odegaard. 2 players you just don't want to lose right now, Odegaard and Saliba and we've already lost one. Fingers crossed everyone else makes it through unscathed.
If the season revolves around just one player, then Arsenal are not contenders. It is a short sighted idea to let ESR go, however I do not believe Arteta ever trusted Emile, even though he was a player who saved Arteta's job a few years ago. Vieira is a (very) poor substitute for Odegaard, Nwaneri should be given a chance. Has to start somewhere.
Hey Charles. There are setbacks but I believe the rest of the team have a hell of a lot of fight in them. I'd consider White in the midfield, dude plays forward well from his position and has a great linkup already with Saka. COYG
Gunners world wide have the blues today. Our season goals have huge challenges ahead. “Small Sprain”…no such thing. Needing crutches says more than anything. The boys must man up and fight on. No time to cry about it, fight on!
It's a very fair point that Odegaard was injured vs Brighton. But let's also look at the other side of him going away... Norway didn't have a Euros. Odegaard had a break in the summer unlike Rice/Saka. I'm sure he wanted to play and that's always a big part of it.
Just have to keep fingers crossed now that it's not too long.
That’s the #1 concern I have on Arsenal this season is injury. Last season was lucky they did not have major injuries. But injury is follow the law of average, just like the bad calls go your way. Plus they played so many minutes and so many high leverage games, it will take toll on your body. Even though most of them are young, but they just taxing too much on the bodies. Sometimes you don’t have to put your best 11, it’s a long season.
Trossard can do it in the 8, he played unbelievable there in last seasons pre season.... let's keep the faith
Lots of options available
Zinni can play 8, Trossard 10, or Timber in 8.
Big problem is Partey - had two big games for Ghana - interesting to see how fit he is.
Charles, your formation is the best one and I also want the same. But arteta wont do it 200%. He wont do anything remotely dynamic. He just mugs up a system before the season and plays the same thing. 😢
Hi Charles, love the show listen daily . We were lucky last season , now is the time for squad players to step up, we have a talented and experienced squad now , we still look hard to beat , you couldn’t say that a few seasons ago.
Whoever the couch chooses as odegaard replacement we support him,the players must play like better in every game.the players that are available have the quality and all it takes to win we don't have aweak player at arsenal all are the best and they must win any game that is to come no doubt despite the injuries they will play like never before.Go arsenal go we don't fear any team it's eleven against eleven you shall see to yourselves
Damnnnn management know the huge amount of game this season yet ignored squad depth with no replacement for odegaard and others
This will be a good test for Arsenal, they can grow and evolve or sink into dispar. They need to be able to deal with injuries.
Norways hasn't been in a tournament in many many years, you can understand the pressure to play.
SALAH EDINE OULAND M'HAND!!!! Though he may be very inexperienced but I've been following him a while now n I think it'll do us as a lab real good to bring him in. His distribution, great eye for a great pass, football IQ n very good ball striking make him a good option for a try out. With Partey, Timber, Havertz, Saka n all these guys around him in midfield I have a strong conviction he'll do well.
I would go with the following line-up:
Raya
White-Saliba-Gabriel-Calafiori
Jorgi or Partey
Trossard-Havertz
Saka-Jesus-Martinelli
I think Trossard is creative enough for this positon and Havertz would give us the bodystrength in midfield.
Or we could go with the nastiest lowblock ever:
Raya
White-Saliba-Gabriel-Kiwor-Calafiori
Saka-Jorgi-Partey- Timber
Havertz
hahaha COYG
National teams don’t owe anything to clubs, and injuries are part of the game. While it’s unfortunate, we were quite lucky last season. Now, however, we’re seeing the consequences of Arteta’s lack of a solid Plan B. This is the moment where we’ll truly see what kind of manager he is. It’s easy when everything goes your way, but now he needs to step up and find solutions. If he can navigate this tough period, we’re still in contention for the title. But if he fails, third place is likely our ceiling.
I hope he is back before Christmas. Time for Nwaneri now!
Norway may have wanted to see how it was in the morning - The Arsenal had other ideas - brought him home straight away - good
Honestly I do no have any problems with all the players that left, including Vieira, in fact I wanted Vieira, of all players, out on a permanent deal. The only little disappointment that I have is that I was hoping that we would add one more player over the once we brought in this season. At the same time I cannot be angry with Arteta/ Edu because no one anticipated that Merino would be injured and Rice get a red card. Rice WILL be back, and if Odegaard would still be out, then Zinny, Havertz and Trossard will fill the space. It's only unfortunate that what happened, did happen. We are the Arsenal. We will OVERCOME ❤
Maybe l am the eternal optimist ..... but if a key player is to get injured.... now is the time. We have plenty of time to recover....
My goodness, what a shame, I wish him a quick recovery.
I do wonder if Spurs are now rubbing their hands in glee…
Under Arteta have we played a single Premier League match against City with our first choice eleven? Every season, we seem to have injuries and/or suspensions for important players just before a City match.
It happens! Arteta definitely should have a Plan B n C - no need to panic
This reminds of pre-arteta era. Injuries galore
Things gone🍐shape real quick....🤦🏽♂️hope this creates successful opportunities for the next man up! COYG
Man citeh survived without De bryne as their play maker for ages last season, we need to just get on with it and find a way.
It was always going to happen. You sell/loan both ESR and vieira and of course, Odegaard gets injured. The other thing is, even if Odegaard didnt get injured for the whole season, he cant play every game in the season...so what was/is Arteta's plan? Surely, as good as Nwanieri looks, he cant be expected to just jump straight in at the deep end and do what Odegaard does.
The only thing i can think to do in this situation is play both Jorginho and Partey as DMs, with either Trossard or Havertz as the CAM and Striker so they can interchange throughout the game like they did last season?
Hi Charles 👋, I hope all is good 👋 👦 ☺️ 👍 😊 🙏. I hate to say I told you so about Martin Odegaard resting after the knock playing against Brighton and Hove Albion. I hope the injury is not to bad and returns sooner than later. COYG to thrash Tottenham God willing. Try to have a good day Charles. Arsenal rocks 🏆 🙏 🤲 🪨 🎸 😎.
Odegaard was injured in our last match for us; I wonder why he played for Norway!
I refuse to catastrophize any of this.
All my anger is directed only at Odegaard. Only he could decide to go or stay, not Arsenal. He let his pride possibly cost us the season. He couldn't finish the game against Brighton, he knows what an unbelievably tough week we have after the international break, Norway's 2 games were borderline meaningless and one involved flying all the way to Kazakhstan.
Arteta made very clear last season, he only saw ESR as a left-sided player. He was never cover for Odegaard. Vieira had no confidence. Does anyone think we could compete for titles with Veira playing for 2 months. It was always going to be the case that we couldn't compete for Prem if Odegaard was out for long periods of time, even with last season's team. When Odegaard was out a few games last season it was Haverz filling in at Right-8, not ESR or Vieira.
It’s time to stop messing around
We can play five at the back with Califori and White as wingbacks
Gabriel, Saliba, Timber centre
Partey and Jorginho in front
Play Saka in Odegaard position
Sterling and Havertz up front and hit them hard on the counter
Remember he’s the captain of the national team aswell
Feel like we should give zini a chance in mid field. We all know he can play there so I think it’s the best option that we’ve got.
Can Arsenal sign Adrian Rabiot for the year at least it would be a good back up to have
if only we had a player like emile smith rowe
Hi Charles, do you think Nwaneri will start the NLD as our most natural replacement for MØ? Or could you see a combo of more experienced players? Will one of our ‘forwards’ drop into midfield? Or could Zinchenko make an appearance in midfield?
It's always the same with lnternational managers.
Don't give a shit if a player is injured playing for his country, as long as he's fit for the next international game.
I’d go with your line up Charles but with Sterling in place of Martinelli to start
Zinchenko in midfield isn’t the worst idea ever
Arsenal/Arteta have to suck it up and deal with the problem they have created. This was bound to happen and not to have a back up is unforgivable. Heads should roll for the incompetence of this transfer window
On the squad point: I could give any of you £75m to spend. There are no backups to Martin Odegaard and the role he plays in this team. And anyone in the same ballpark isn't going to come to be a bench player anyway.
It says it all that if Vieira was here he wouldn't crack the starting XI for the NLD anyway. And I agree with Charles that it was just the right time to sell ESR.
So... We have to hope that it's not too bad - no team can replace the production of it's best players if they're out. If City are missing Rodri and Haaland they aren't the same proposition either.
The only logical replacement for Ødegaard would be Saka or Zincheko. Miles skelly can also do a better job in midfield.
Jorginho, Partey, Havertz in midfield and Jesus upfront should get the job done against Spurs. Even Zinchenko or Timber can slot in midfield if need be. I'd be more alarmed if we lost a defender.
The only player who could fill the role was Veira and we sent him out on loan without replacing him? Just can’t understand the reason behind it. That wholesale of selling and loaning prayers just didn’t make sense 🤷🏽♂️
I don‘t get the anger with Arsenal with the Odegaard injury. The injury has no connection with the knock he got against Brighton. He was fouled yesterday - that‘s just rotten luck.
This could have happened in training.
We have a lot of creative players in the squad - we will be fine! COYG
Time to unleashed zinny in that role..he is creative
The Arsenal losing Martin Ødegaard to a Nations league or whatever it’s called fixture is ridiculous.
I don't see why we don't use Zinchenko in place of Odegaard whilst he is injured! And timber plays LB
All complaints aside, we are where we are so we gotta deal with the hands we are dealt. I think it's time we deploy Zinchenko to play that position and Timber left back
White - Saliba - Gabriel - Calafiori
Partey - Timber
Nwaneri
Saka - Havertz - Martinelli
or
White - Saliba - Gabriel - Calafiori
Partey - Timber
Saka
Sterling - Havertz - Martinelli
Or
White - Saliba - Gabriel - Calafiori
Partey - Timber
Havertz
Saka - Trossard - Martinelli
Or
White - Saliba - Gabriel - Calafiori
Partey - Timber
Havertz
Saka - Trossard - Sterling
Or…..
The point is, we have options.
Those are top starting line ups.
Head up high, let’s beat Spurs
F off with timber in midfield Jorginho will play there
Calafiori is a doubt, might not be fit
@@JurgenFlop with Partey? Not gonna happen
None of them are the formation were actually play.
What do you people watch every week??
let’s all just remember it’s the fault of the club, if we don’t have a player that can come in for odegaard without significant drop off then they must believe in Nwaneri or someone else… so whatever happens now is their fault cos we got told we are good.. we sold ESR and loaned Vieira both of which i agree with, but madness that we haven’t gone for someone like Eze, Dani Olmo, Fabian Ruiz, and others who were all available… no excuses
Hi Charles, this isn’t looking great 😵💫 I think we were super blessed last season to not have too many injuries or suspensions to key players, but we are 3 games in and it feels like everything is falling apart, even though its not even 4 games into a 38 game PL season. I was kinda hoping our way to the title would be similar to when Liverpool won it and just go-go-go that by the time the pandemic stopped everything they were clear. Guess we will have to take a different approach and we probably have to focus on just staying in the race until our squad is back to full depth. 😅
Could be a blessing in disguise like when jack cane on to the scene, might just be Ethans time.
I think we should play zinny in martins decision. It’s too much to play Ethan at a game like this. Tottenham will swarm him and knock him about to break his confidence. Sonny would be able to withstand this at least even if it’s not his position
🔴 Why are we worried about Nwaneri playing to cover Odegaard when the boy is more than good enough. 17 shouldn't even come into it. If you're old enough you're good enough. When KDB was out last season for 6 months Pep didn't hesitate to play Oscar Bobb! He played Rico Lewis when Walker was out! Why do our fan base behave like this after 1 or 2 injuries. Yes it's a big blow that Odegaard is out but we have options. Trossard can play in the pockets and interchange with Kai. Nwaneri can play there also. Kai can play there. Jesus can play up top. Zinchenko can play in midfield. That's what the squad is there for. 🔴
This is all down to poor squad planning it was bound to happen. We’ve been very lucky with injuries and the luck had run out. Arteta and Edu should be held responsible
This alarmist mentality is precisely why older folks like myself is tuning out social media. Injuries happen in football, it’s part of the sports. Unlike you rather than the doom and gloom, it’s a team sports, chance for someone else to step up. Plus it’s September you can’t win or loose the league now. I rather players get injured now and fit towards the tail end. We will navigate this difficult period and come out better for it.
Charles let’s call a spade a spade Arteta is bad at rotating squad. He let ESR go because he didn’t trust him.
Martinelli left, Havertz in the middle, Sterling right, Saka right 8, Nwaneri left 8, let’s go 😹
Obviously Arteta has been pushy in the past with Norway so the comment likely valid. Arsenal have had a great run with injuries the past 2 years, was unlikely they could stay key player injury free for 3 years on the bounce.
Great run with injuries. You can’t be an Arsenal fan with that ignorance lol
Evidently you are the ignorant one, Arsenal have had the least amount of injuries of every team last season, your ignorance in the face of facts is hilarious 😂@@NonFlyingIceman
WITH A LIGHT SQUAD WE SHOULD HAVE WITHDRAWN KEY PLAYERS FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL, OTHER CLUBS DO THIS SAYING THEY HAVE SLIGHT STRAINS AND SO ON MAKING SURE THERE FIT AND AVAILABLE FOR THEIR CLUBS,THIS SHOWS HOW BAD THE TRANSFER WINDOW WAS, ARTETA SAID THE TEAM IS SHORT IN AREAS AND THIS PROVES HE WAS RIGHT, HE HAS NOT SIGNED A NEW CONTRACT, HE HAS NOT BEEN BACKED BY THE OWNERS , HE NEEDS TO BE BACKED AND SIGNE
A NEW CONTRACT AS FAST AS POSSIBLE
Id rather see Havertz in midfield if we are going to go with a 2 pivots in Thomas & Jorgi ... although i wonder how Jesus or Sterling could do being that CAM.