Gabriel: Page 7 - The Arsenal discussion community: One More in the Tolly

Gabriel

goon

Gabriel, Pepe, Tierney, Leno, Torreira. We're really leaning on Napoli's scouting system.

QuincyAbeyie

Clrnc wrote:
Telegraph (Jason Burt) reporting that we are very close to signing Gabriel.

Negotiations were concluded by Raul with his close friend at Lille before he left.

Just waiting for Raul to revenge-stop this transfer.

Clrnc

goon wrote:
Gabriel, Pepe, Tierney, Leno, Torreira. We're really leaning on Napoli's scouting system.

est

😆

Sicario

goon wrote:
Gabriel, Pepe, Tierney, Leno, Torreira. We're really leaning on Napoli's scouting system.

I swear Chelsea used to do this to us. Good that we are taking advantage of another club effectively outsourcing our scouting to Napoli :-)

Doc

Couple more touch comps that he looks better in than the PSG one.. still not sure if will easily adapt to playing out from the back in the prem

https://twitter.com/bnscomps/status/1232349563354304514

https://twitter.com/rehnato/status/1294973588089581571

Big Willie

He's a good passer of the ball when given space on his left I'll admit. He seems big, strong and fast and if he can manage to stay on his feet like Saliba instead of diving in then I reckon he can bully strikers all day.

Whether he can cut out the unnecessary rashness when going to ground is anotherremains to be seen. If he can do that then he can be a really tough defender to play against.

TambourineMan

At least a decision is close. Curious to see which CB's we'll get rid off if he does end up picking us.

Anzac

Sicario wrote:
goon wrote:
Gabriel, Pepe, Tierney, Leno, Torreira. We're really leaning on Napoli's scouting system.

I swear Chelsea used to do this to us. Good that we are taking advantage of another club effectively outsourcing our scouting to Napoli :-)

IIRC it used to be the standard at a number of clubs across UEFA at our peak = whomever AFC are looking at.

Jed

goon wrote:
Klaus wrote:
That's exactly my concern too. Can't think of any examples where swapping both centrebacks for young blokes who are unfamiliar with the league and most likely also the language has ever been a success.

I think they both speak English though I may be wrong.

I doubt we'll see them play a lot together initially anyway though. I'd expect Luiz to start the season.

Think Arteta will initially continue with 3ATB. Gabriel and Saliba either side of Luiz.

Anzac

Jed wrote:
goon wrote:
I think they both speak English though I may be wrong.

I doubt we'll see them play a lot together initially anyway though. I'd expect Luiz to start the season.

Think Arteta will initially continue with 3ATB. Gabriel and Saliba either side of Luiz.

I think it depends if we can address the midfield & creative issues.

Coombs

Wouldn't be surprised if we started the season that way, unless he can really get things moving in whatever preseason we'll get. What I don't want to see is a change to 4 and then a panicky reversion to 3 if things go wrong. Wenger and Emery both did it, and it never really works out. Whatever it is, we need to be committed to it. If it's a 4-into-3 type of things, I can get on board, or if we use different systems for different opponents, then fine, but there has to be commitment to it.

TambourineMan

Agreed. I think it is likely we will start with 5atb and slowly transition to 4atb when Saliba and Gabriel come into their own a little more.

Claudius

Coombs wrote:
Wouldn't be surprised if we started the season that way, unless he can really get things moving in whatever preseason we'll get. What I don't want to see is a change to 4 and then a panicky reversion to 3 if things go wrong. Wenger and Emery both did it, and it never really works out. Whatever it is, we need to be committed to it. If it's a 4-into-3 type of things, I can get on board, or if we use different systems for different opponents, then fine, but there has to be commitment to it.

I think he will start with the flexible 5. If you look at the cup final, Tierney’s heat map is that of a modern fullback. If he has Luiz + one of Gabriel/Saliba in the back with him, it gives much more license to be an overlapping center back, and for the fullback In front of him to tuck into midfield. If that is Saka, he becomes a combo 7/8.

This allows you to soft launch a back four. Also allows more in-game tactical flex.

lorddulaarsenal

I don’t think Saliba will start games initially

HomeSteak

Not done yet, United are back in.

At least the saga will be done by wednesday.

Gazza M

I don't think theyre back in. He's restating the news from 2-3 weeks ago that united have only talked to his agents but haven't actually lodged a bid with lille, which we apprently have. I don't think theyre close

flobaba

His size and athleticism stand out.

Besides that he looks extremely raw.

goon

What aspects do you think look raw?

KingslandBarge

@lorddulaarsenal wrote:
I don’t think Saliba will start games initially

Been thinking the same recently. Mari and Mustafi's absence my fast track him in but I am assuming he'll be given any available courtesy to acclimate - then there to take the spot if proven.

« Previous Page Next Page »