Morning all
Bit of a different blog today. I've been meaning to post this for a long time now but faulty internet problems and shortage of time has prevented me doing so.
I'm going to discuss our midfield. With the fine form of Samir Nasri, exceptional promise of Jack Wilshere and also some Spaniard amongst our ranks, I feel we have a very fine midfield.
Samir Nasri is up first. Last season, many bemoaned his lack of consistency, and his shyness if you like in the majority of big games. Glimpses of quality were there. Many even slated Wenger for making such a signing on a player deemed too lightweight for the Premier League. And now look at him! Our best player so far this season, and arguably the divisions top player, Nasri has been simply phenomanal. 7 goals at this stage of the season is terrific. What I like about him this year is that he has accepted responsibilty of the team, willing to take the game by the scruff of the neck and drive this team forward. When Cesc was injured, Nasri emerged from his shadow. Now that the captain is back, I hope we see Nasri we have been seeing in his absense. It is those two players in particular who have got me thinking, and why this article you're reading (hopefully) has appeared infront of your eyes.
Watching them two players reminded me of two players your probably familiar with. Andres Iniesta and Xavi, of Barcelona. Now, for all their cuntish behaviour, there is no denying they are two fantastic footballers. I believe Nasri and Cesc have the potential to succeed both of those. Fabregas, for me, is like Xavi. Can keep the ball, pick a perfect pass and can tackle. Where is Cesc better? Scoring goals. What a combination. Nasri, is like the Iniesta of our team. Fantastic dribbler, linking up play and getting himself on the score sheet. I know Nasri is deployed further upfield, but I hope we get to see Cesc and Nasri dictating play in the centre of the park.
For this to be successful, we need a player who takes responsibility for protecting the back four. As we've seen in recent weeks, this isn't assigned to one player in particular. I've not got a problem with that. I don't mind seeing Alex Song bomb forward, as long as I know a Denilson/Wilshere/Fabregas or Diaby are dropping and vice versa and so on. Variety is a very good thing to have, and this season we have more variety than I care to remember. However, if that partnership of Cesc and Nasri is arranged, then I would like a more disciplined player to just sit and protect. As shown last season, Alex Song could do this job superbly. What a midfield that could be. Cesc, Nasri and Song. Bags of quality. Not many teams could boast a trio that good. I'm sure Arsene agrees, and I hope he is sitting in his office reading this blog and waiting for the right time to experiment with that midfield line up!
Such has been an impressive start to his season, I'm sure many gooners would agree with me that Nasri is more at home in the centre, where he is more effective. The point I'm making, and I could easily be wrong, is that devastating affect Cesc and Nasri could have partnering each other the central midfield position. I know Nasri is deployed outwide, but for me seeing Nasri alongside Cesc, well it would be just total football wouldn't it? Cesc impending departure (not necessarily at the end of the season) has earmarked Nasri as the replacement. But I feel Nasri and Cesc aren't like for like. Nasri, I feel, is the player who buzzes around (like I said previously, Iniesta-like) and Cesc provides the creative passing. Although technically similar, they are both different players and would compliment each other brilliantly.
This also led me to think of just how good our midfield is. In reserve we have Wilshere, Diaby, Denilson, Ramsey and Rosicky. So many combinations, each player bringing different characteristics to the team. And to me, this midfield has title winning ability written all over it.
I do apologize if some of this post is contradictive and what not, but Nasri's form has given me alot to think about. And hopefully I've successfully managed to write my views in which the reader can engage with. Please let me know of your thoughts, I'll respect any opinion as long as it's all in good nature!
Is Nasri's best position on the wing? Is he too similar to play alongside Cesc? Again, please let me know what you think. Opinions are what makes football so compelling, and it would be brilliant to hear your thoughts.
Well, thats all I guess (!!), thanks for reading. Have a great weekend.
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