Thursday, 19 June 08, 02:51 PM
So what's the lineup for next season?
I'm hoping we get both Nasri and Arshavin.
So here's the options that I think are realistic for the different positions.
I've listed the players in the order I would select them and I don't include players that I don't think are good enough to play there for Arsenal at this present time (e.g. Eboue as a right midfielder).
Centre Forward / Striker:
Adebayor, Van Persie, Eduardo, Arshavin, Walcott, Vela, Bendtner
Right Midfielder:
Rosicky, Walcott, Van Persie, Arshavin, Ramsey
Central Midfielders:
Cesc, Gilberto, Diaby, Song, Ramsey
Left Midfielder:
Nasri, Vela, Arshavin, Rosicky, Ramsey, Traore
Left Back:
Clichy, Sagna, Traore
Right Back:
Sagna, Eboue
Centre Back:
Toure, Gallas, Song, Senderos, Djourou (maybe)
Goalkeeper:
Almunia, Fabianski (maybe)
I'm sure everyone will have their own view on the selections above but it should be generally right.
I believe with the addition of Arshavin, Nasri and Vela plus the recovery of Rosicky and Van Persie we will have plenty of attacking talent both up front and on the wings.
So in my opinion we MUST buy a goalkeeper, since Fabianski is definitely not ready. Shay Given is probably past his best but he will do as cover if he is on the cheap anyway.
After that if Wenger insists on not playing Eboue at right back then I would strongly recommend getting another right back to cover since putting Toure over there is not an option for me.
After that then I think I could live with the rest of the squad as it is but if I was to further strengthen the team then i'd look at getting a defensive midfielder and good centre back.
For centre midfield is Diaby or Song good enough to replace Gilberto?
For centre back is Senderos or Song really good enough? Personally I'd like to see Wenger buy Cuellar from Rangers.
Don't really think Denilson is ready for the 1st team yet.
It's hard to tell though since you don't get to see that much of him playing.
Doesn't look like Given will leave Newcastle but I still think a goalkeeper has to be Wenger's priority. How about Buffon? Although i'm not sure Almunia would be too happy.
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Given's ours! You leave him alone!
not a denilson fan?