NORTHBANKRIP
11-29-2012, 01:16 PM
As an impact player I think he is one of the most devastating players in the EPL.
His raw pace is his obvious weapon of choice and using that on tired defenders late on has been highly efficient this season. As a supporter I see this and think well Wenger has to start him next week.
When he starts a game for the first 20 minutes he again looks absolutly dazzling and his ability to get in behind the defenders and open up space for others allows us to play attacking football with real penetration.
The frustration comes after that first 20 - 30 minutes. Suddenly he goes missing. The runs stop or the defenders get wise and block him off the ball. He also decides its better to take a player on or pass it inside rather than just running into space.
Last night at Everton this was eveident for all to see. The early goal came about when he ran into the space and opened up the toffees. That phase of play gave me huge optimism for the evening ahead. That however was literally the last we saw of him.
He took a knock and didnt want to know after that. Everton went touch tight and his physical weakness really showed.
With players around him like Cazorla and wilshere with the ability to pick a pass he needs to be looking for the give and go for 90 minutes not just the first 20 depending on his 'mood'.
His raw pace is his obvious weapon of choice and using that on tired defenders late on has been highly efficient this season. As a supporter I see this and think well Wenger has to start him next week.
When he starts a game for the first 20 minutes he again looks absolutly dazzling and his ability to get in behind the defenders and open up space for others allows us to play attacking football with real penetration.
The frustration comes after that first 20 - 30 minutes. Suddenly he goes missing. The runs stop or the defenders get wise and block him off the ball. He also decides its better to take a player on or pass it inside rather than just running into space.
Last night at Everton this was eveident for all to see. The early goal came about when he ran into the space and opened up the toffees. That phase of play gave me huge optimism for the evening ahead. That however was literally the last we saw of him.
He took a knock and didnt want to know after that. Everton went touch tight and his physical weakness really showed.
With players around him like Cazorla and wilshere with the ability to pick a pass he needs to be looking for the give and go for 90 minutes not just the first 20 depending on his 'mood'.