Rebooting Gabriel Martinelli - Can It Be Done?
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
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1. *(00:00:01 - 00:00:30) Introduction and Warm-Up:* The podcast begins with a musical intro followed by the hosts welcoming listeners to a Thursday therapy session, highlighting the international break and the key topics for the day, including Martin Ødegaard's injury.
2. *(00:01:00 - 00:01:27) Ødegaard and Arsenal's Injury Concerns:* The hosts express concern about Ødegaard's injury and the potential lack of depth in Arsenal's squad, specifically in the midfield.
3. *(00:03:01 - 00:04:41) Arsenal's One-Sided Attack:* Jacob Hawley points out Arsenal’s heavy reliance on the right-hand side of the pitch and advocates for improvements on the left-hand side, suggesting players like Calafiori and Raheem Sterling could be key to strengthening that area.
4. *(00:05:54 - 00:06:57) David Raya as Player of the Season:* Matt Kandela asserts that David Raya is Arsenal’s standout player this season, claiming he might be the best goalkeeper in the Premier League and an incredible value signing for the club.
5. *(00:07:03 - 00:10:05) Transfer Window and Squad Depth Concerns:* The discussion shifts to Arsenal’s transfer window, where the hosts debate whether the club missed crucial opportunities, particularly in securing adequate cover for key positions like striker and midfield.
6. *(00:13:02 - 00:14:22) Chelsea’s Scattergun Transfer Strategy:* The conversation veers toward Chelsea’s chaotic transfer strategy, with the hosts dissecting the club’s numerous acquisitions and questioning the overall coherence of their squad building.
7. *(00:16:02 - 00:18:24) Nostalgia vs. Modern Football Talent:* The hosts explore whether football is in a transitional period post-Messi and Ronaldo, discussing the perceived lack of superstar players and the rise of system-based football, with coaches like Guardiola and Arteta emphasizing collective over individual brilliance.
8. *(00:21:10 - 00:22:19) Kieran Tierney’s Role at Arsenal:* The hosts debate Kieran Tierney’s place in the Arsenal squad, questioning whether he can still play a role or if he is a relic of the past, given his injury history and the evolution of the team’s style under Arteta.
9. *(00:28:03 - 00:31:06) Gabriel Martinelli’s Form and Future:* The hosts discuss Gabriel Martinelli’s recent struggles, with Jacob defending him as a player still learning and improving, while Matt emphasizes the importance of Martinelli regaining his instinctive edge to make a significant impact this season.
10. *(00:36:00 - 00:39:22) Raheem Sterling’s Loan Move:* The conversation shifts to Raheem Sterling’s loan move to Arsenal, with the hosts debating whether this is a masterstroke by Arsenal or a temporary fix, ultimately agreeing that Sterling’s experience and quality could be crucial for Arsenal’s ambitions this season.
11. *(00:44:03 - 00:48:18) Chelsea’s Squad Strength Analysis:* The hosts revisit Chelsea’s squad, systematically breaking down the players and questioning whether this team, despite its high valuation, has what it takes to secure a top-four finish.
12. *(00:50:12 - 00:53:22) The Curious Cases of Osimhen and Toney:* The podcast explores the surprising transfer outcomes of Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney, questioning how Osimhen ended up at Galatasaray and discussing the lucrative move of Ivan Toney to Saudi Arabia, speculating on the factors behind these unexpected moves.
13. *(00:56:00 - 00:58:05) Final Thoughts on Premier League Strikers:* The hosts wrap up the discussion by comparing strikers like Solanke and Toney, expressing their thoughts on why Premier League clubs may have passed on signing Toney despite his proven goal-scoring ability.
14. *(00:59:00 - 01:01:02) Looking Ahead to the North London Derby:* The podcast concludes with the hosts sharing their excitement and anticipation for the upcoming North London Derby, emphasizing the importance of preparation and the challenge posed by the fixture, regardless of form.
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Make no mistake, it won't be long until Sterling and Saka are our starting wide forwards, and I can't wait.
Loved the content . Well worth having consultants to guide young player on all pitfalls …financial , ethical, behavioural.
We’ll figure it out if MØ ever goes down. I’m not sure I see Nwaneri as injury cover just yet - I think his role will be more preventative this year, coming on in the last 15-20 to lighten the load - but there’s other options there….
We could drop Havertz back if Jesus is available to play CF…
Or we could even try it the other way round - keep Havertz at CF and play Jesus as an 8/10?
We have sufficient wide options to slide Saka across for a few games if we need to.
We could put Trossard or Sterling there (although I don’t really love that idea).
Or there’s Zinchenko, who always gets forgotten about whenever this comes up.
None of these options are quite MØ, but your backups are rarely as good as your starters so that’s to be expected. Let’s not forget there’s also the option of slightly tweaking the formation - if none of these players are an exact fit for the role then we can always change the role slightly to fit the player. Maybe go with a double-pivot and a 10 instead of two 8s, or full 442? Remember, we’re not talking ideal here - we’re talking options to adapt for a (hopefully) short period.
Good to see Matt's face back
PSR hit a bunch of clubs so all the ridiculous transfer fees went out the window. Osihmen AND Toney were wildly overpriced and had massive wage demands. Thats why neither is playing in a top 3 league right now.
Toney apparently rubbed the arsenal admin the wrong way but no one else was really in for him.
I think Martinelli hasn’t been on form because of the constant tinkering with the left flank, the loss of Xhaka who was a big component of Martinelli’s success, and a dip in confidence. He’s final decision hasn’t been good but that is always something that can be improved when confidence is high.
Shame about the Merino injury because I think he could be a great help to get Martinelli back on track.
That would be my exact answer if you asked me but you know what I think he just needs to make it happen if he’s good enough. When he first came he insisting the ball crossed on to his head and then bang it in.
When saka was playing lb for a terrible team he was amazing
Not just that. The removal of Jesus as our number 9 has ruined him. People don't remember how the movement of Jesus helped to bring the best out of Nelli
Joao Neves moved to PSG this window. Excellent midfielder. Sold for 70m that shouldn’t b out of our reach imo.
I can’t make out what’s gone on with the spending this window. On the one hand us, City and Liverpool all seemed incredibly cautious and reserved, which makes me think there’s some kind of regulation lurking there somewhere that we’re all prepping for. But then I also get the feeling we would have happily dropped 50m each on Sesko and Williams if we could have? Perhaps those two would always have required a couple of big departures to balance things, though?
Saka hype is nonsense! He makes so many poor moves for every celebrated move.