Master Wenger has been extolling the virtues of Theo in the press this week stating that he is very close to the central striker role he craves. Certainly this season we are seeing a very different Theo in an Arsenal shirt and I can't discount the impact of not being taken to the World Cup.
I was shocked when he wasn't included, his pace was missed and I think if Capello was asked whether he regrets not taking him he would say not, but if he was honest he would admit that his front options didnt perform and Theo's pace would have been an asset.
I like Theo a lot. He's an extremely sensible lad. In a game now where its harder to empathise with the players Theo is a shining light of nobility. He's an honest, comitted person and he's a great ambassador for Arsenal and England. I hope he can stay with us and find success and trophies with us.
Looking at tonight, Shakhtar will be looking to attack, they have to regain some pride in front of their fans. I think Wenger will play Denilson and Wilshire deep, with Rosicky or Nasri in front of them so the formation will look something like this..
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Fabianski |
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| Eboue |
Squillaci Koscielny |
Clichy | ||
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Wilshire Denilson |
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| Walcott | Nasri | Rosicky | ||
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Chamakh |
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The personnel are important in this, we need to break with pace and contain in the midfield. Its not a must-win game, but Wenger wants to win and it would cement our position at the top of the group. Feel free to post your own ideal line-ups and why!
I really want Rosicky and Walcott to start. The little Mozart is excellent at picking out Theo's runs and that combination mixed with Nasri breaking through the centre would be devastating. The combinations between Rosicky and Wilshire is also excellent, its easy to see why Wenger would want to keep Tomas, he's the best role model Wilshire could have.
Here's hoping that we get 2:0 up and after 70 mins can bring on JET, Eastmond and maybe even gamble and give Sczcesny a few mins, though that would be most unlikely. I would expect Wenger to give Sczcesny the last two qualifying games instead.
I think people are finally seeing the fruit of Wenger's efforts, we have strength in depth, we have quality and this year we WILL have silverware to show for it. Of that I am certain.
WG
...Arsenal, don't prove me wrong!
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