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Bernard Woolley

Qwiss No way. One of my biggest problems with our transfer strategy has been the lack of a proper backup for Rice. Zubi is perhaps the closest to that amongst our existing MF and he is of course nowhere near as good defensively honestly as Rice is. For those who will say Bruno G, he's not a DM to me since he doesn't cover space the way Rice does and is too jumpy so will expose the defense way too much playing at #6.

Qwiss

Bernard Woolley we can field a midfield with 3 of Zubi, Bruno, Myles, Ode and Eze when Rice is out. That's still going to be the best midfield in the country.

Klaus

Qwiss Aye, that might actually be true now that we have Bruno, I forgot to factor him in.

Bernard Woolley

Qwiss Maybe, but I just fear that it will leave us too exposed. I'd much rather have someone like Rice (admittedly no one will be as good) sitting in behind any 2 of Zubi, Bruno, Ode, MLS playing as twin 8s but maybe you are right that it is too much to ask for.

Qwiss

Bernard Woolley I'd also rather have Rice as part of it. I just think that's stronger than having to play Madueke.

Bernard Woolley

Qwiss Haha absolutely. We saw the Marty - VG - Madueke frontline a little too often for our liking last season unfortunately. That may soon become the Tzolis - VG - Madueke frontline this season, but not too different perhaps.

daredevil

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/40140317/bukayo-saka-arsenal-world-cup-heartbreak-injury-secret-fitness/

“It was more about balancing my time off and not having too much of a break. I took seven days off and then started to train again.

“I’ve put in a lot of work since then and I’m feeling good. I just tried to come back in good shape, so I’m on top of my body.

“The World Cup didn’t necessarily go how I wanted it to – for myself and for the team as well.

“I felt really hungry after the World Cup, after the season ended. I was looking forward to this new season.”

He came back fit and ready to contribute, made himself available for selection and yet people were still unhappy with him starting on Friday.

USArsenal

daredevil “I felt really hungry after the World Cup, after the season ended. I was looking forward to this new season.”

This is what everyone wants to hear from our players. Being hungry for more is what we need.

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