Did Imagine it, or did someone on MOTD2 reckon he's playing out of position?
not that that would be unusual for a Wenger team, of course...
“Other clubs never came into my thoughts once I knew Arsenal wanted to sign me.”
that's right, f. (Drink had been taken last night)
a midfielder who shouldn't be left in a position where he has to tackle, or some such nonsense.
“Other clubs never came into my thoughts once I knew Arsenal wanted to sign me.”
To be fair LA I have now found the exact quote. He was actually trying to stick up for Xhaka though.
"He's playing the holding role for Arsenal where he ends up getting isolated because of the way they play."
"I think his strengths are his passing and shooting which are much better served higher up the pitch.
"When he plays in this role he gets isolated - he's becoming a liability.
"He gets himself in all sorts of bother because of his lack of athleticism.