timBO! wrote:
Agree that we dont HAVE to have a physical ball winner, but it's a risk not to go with any physical presence in midifeld. We're also losing Songs height, which is useful at times, although he's generally woeful at picking up his man from corners.
Tbh I can't think of too many occasions where Song's physicality has helped us, usually it allows for him to roll his opponents across his body when he's trapped in a tight space or body check an attacker but that's about it. Diaby can easily replicate that much.
I'm slightly encouraged because this means we'll have some really hard working players in the front six now. From what I know, Podolski, Carzola, Wilshere, Arteta, Chamberlain, Gervinho and possibly Giroud(?) are capable of working their bollocks off for one another. edit: Coquelin, Rosicky and Ramsey are capable of putting in a shift as well.
I agree with the overall sentiment here but if the trade off means we have a more coordinated, hard working and mobile midfield then we should be alright.
