Tonight, we lacked passion and the will to fight out a positive result. Although, on sheet and on field, Arsenal have the more talented and technically gifted squad, Besiktas had more possession than us and had more shots than us. Off the back of a great pre-season, we should not be struggling to find results against teams of Besiktas calibre. Our defence was worked to the bone as we were left open on the right side due to Debuchy being to far up field. However that is not to say Debuchy is a burden, as his offensive and defensive capabilities are much needed, its just his offensive abilities leaves our defence open to counter-attacks.
Like during the game against Crystal Palace, we struggled to keep hold off the ball and the accuracy of our passes were poor.
But how does Arsene solve these issues to ensure we do not lose points against Everton and do not get knocked out of the Champions League by Besiktas.
Well, with the return of Mertesacker to the heart of our defence, stability, communication, solidity should return. With the return of Ozil to our midfield, should mean less stray passes and an increase in possession and creativity.
Our possible team against Everton: Sczezney, Debuchy, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Monreal, Flamini, Ramsey, Wilshere, Cazorla/Ozil, Sanchez, Giroud.
Possible team against Besiktas: Sczezney, Debuchy, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Monreal, Flamini, Ozil, Wilshere, Cazorla, Sanchez, Giroud.
The defence, in my opinion, is perfectly fine and even if there any injuries I feel that Chambers and the possible addition of Manolas will be suitable enough cover. The midfield, on the other hand, could be improved.After watching Matic against Burnley and Fernando against Newcastle, I realised that Arsenal need a box to box midfielder that is ready to sit in front of the defence and disrupt the opponents play. There are not many players like this available on the market right now I can only think of Schneiderlin, Khedira and Carvalho. They would all be perfect buys in my opinion. Finally we need an additional striker. Strikers are very rare in this transfer window and I hope if the rumours of us bidding for Cavani are true then he would be the perfect addition.
But how does Arsene solve these issues to ensure we do not lose points against Everton and do not get knocked out of the Champions League by Besiktas.
Well, with the return of Mertesacker to the heart of our defence, stability, communication, solidity should return. With the return of Ozil to our midfield, should mean less stray passes and an increase in possession and creativity.
Our possible team against Everton: Sczezney, Debuchy, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Monreal, Flamini, Ramsey, Wilshere, Cazorla/Ozil, Sanchez, Giroud.
Possible team against Besiktas: Sczezney, Debuchy, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Monreal, Flamini, Ozil, Wilshere, Cazorla, Sanchez, Giroud.
The defence, in my opinion, is perfectly fine and even if there any injuries I feel that Chambers and the possible addition of Manolas will be suitable enough cover. The midfield, on the other hand, could be improved.After watching Matic against Burnley and Fernando against Newcastle, I realised that Arsenal need a box to box midfielder that is ready to sit in front of the defence and disrupt the opponents play. There are not many players like this available on the market right now I can only think of Schneiderlin, Khedira and Carvalho. They would all be perfect buys in my opinion. Finally we need an additional striker. Strikers are very rare in this transfer window and I hope if the rumours of us bidding for Cavani are true then he would be the perfect addition.