There may be hope
of some changes to the squad this summer after all, but do you think Wenger will really sell?
Louis van Gaal has made a number
of changes to the squad at Old Trafford since he took over as boss, and Falcao could now lead the attack, fitting in alongside fellow new - boys Angel Di Maria and Ander Herrera, with two more signings from the Dutchman's Netherlands World Cup squad also looking likely to go through by the end of transfer deadline day.
City are planning a number
of changes to their squad this summer, according to the article, and Modric is said to be one of their top priority transfer targets, though they also remain keen on Arsenal's Jack Wilshere, whom they would ideally like to partner in the middle of the park with the ex-Spurs playmaker.
Arsenal put up a very meek display during their 3 - 1 defeat against Chelsea last weekend and it is now widely expected that manager Arsene Wenger will be making a host
of changes to his squad for the encounter against Hull City this weekend.
Not exact matches
Regardless
of how the anti-bribery
squad performs, Canadian business people can't afford
to ignore the
changing climate.
seriously wenger will never
change when it comes
to rotation and balance
of his
squad, some people just never get
to play.
Change what methods, it's
to do with Tackles with Willshire and as human beings we are all different it happens
to all teams agreed Arsenal get more but we are a small light bodied
squad for Wenger
to play his type
of game.
We are
changing a manager who ran out
of ideas last summer on how
to improve on this
squad.
There is still a way for them both
to play but it is more unlikely that Wenger will
change the formation, with the
squad that Arsenal have I do feel we could play 4 -4-2 diamond and the 2 man CF made up
of a tall strong CF (Giroud / Welbeck) and a pacey off the last man shoulder type
of CF (Theo / Alexis).
I've been wondering recently if the current Arsenal
squad aren't in fact in a state
of limbo due
to the beginnings
of a
change of style — or at least Wenger's adaptation
of a style.
I cant help but feel the morale
of the
squad would also be affected by such a
change in the day's preparation, although believe that Steve Bould would do his best
to stick
to his instructions.
We need
to build on top
of what we have and if we're going
to change players it should be
to improve the
squad and it shouldn't mean strengthening our rivals by selling them players.
Having said that we have a lot
of players away on international duty and highly unlikely they will all come back fit we always pick up 1 or 2 injuries so we may have important players missing as well fingers cross for a
change we have no injuries and everyone fit for liverpool game also we should have arteta, chamberlain and wilshire all fit
to be in the
squad!
Wenger said at the start
of the season that this is one
of the best
squads he has managed... look at the table, look at the results (shamed), and look at our performances... wenger is gulty for this, and the suporters in england habe
to grow up their voices... its impossible that people were demanding for chenges and the board and wenger were taking a laugh
of you and continuing with their reign... its unacceptable that those guya even care about us fans and you are capable
to look
to anotger side and bought alll that sh about «a great
change on the
squad and a promised new wenger, its bs... wenger has
to go and for that you england arsenal fans have
to grow up some balls and do ur job... what was that bellerin episode?
(3) formation flexibility — it took 20 years for Wenger
to return
to a back 3 and now he can't seem
to choose anything but that formation... the teams in the premiership and those we could face in the Europa will present vastly different tactics and we need
to have a manager who can prepare this
squad for this eventuality and have the fortitude
to make the necessary adjustments throughout the season... I have seen nothing in the past 6 - 7 years
to suggest that he is the man
to take on this challenge... I can't even remember when he
changed formations when he would replace a small, pacy striker, like during the Walcott experiment, with the lumbering Giroud...
of course this is exactly why there is no other manager in the world that plays more players out
of their natural positions (square peg in a round hole)
Following their struggles domestically and their setbacks in terms
of heavy defeats away from home in Europe this season, Barca will need
to make
changes to their current
squad giving Luis Enrique's successor the best possible chance
of continuing their illustrious history
of winning major honours.
The FA, in their wisdom, have
changed the rules in an attempt
to improve the England international team, so that all clubs must, from now, have a minimum
of 8 home - grown players in the
squad, which is set
to increase
to 12 by 2020.
YES we can there is a team spirit (when it come
to the EPL) in that
changing room that we want this you can see the drive / hunger / passion We just need
to take it a game at a time and hold out till Jan when we will have more
of the
squad back so we can rotate better.
this 2nd half
of the season has been unlike ANY
of the «better» halves we've mustered in recent years as we've seen almost all our
squad issues addressed (a decent DM, a reliable GK) and our approach in big games is showing signs
of change — the signs
of encouragement are much brighter than just us picking up some form
to make the CL spots.
Ten years later, SB Nation spoke with three
of the leaders from the 2007
squad — head coach Mike Bellotti, offensive tackle Geoff Schwartz, and safety Patrick Chung —
to tell the story
of a program -
changing season; one that never could've happened without a symbolic equipment bonfire, a genius from New Hampshire, and a certain minor league baseball player.
This is usually the time
of year when Arsenal have a long list
of injuries and Arsene Wenger gets
to make full use
of his
squad, but for a
change the list seems
to be getting smaller.
Opposing
squads have seen Doms take over games and
change the outcome with a number
of impressive moves and jukes en route
to a game - deciding goal.
Sir Alex Ferguson does appear
to be looking
to the future with his most recent acquistions (Hernandez, Smalling and Bebe) and it does seem that some
of his
squad players appear
to have become surplus
to requirements but would the Old Trafford side really make such sweeping
changes?
OG would round out the
squad nicely and could
change the complexity
of a tight game in the 65h minute or so, but the Arsenal need a more complete and dangerous CF
to consistently lead our line.
TBH I think Arsenal would fare much better without Wenger all together, just have Steve Bould, at least the
squad could play in their proper positions, with the possibility
of incurring less injuries, and they should be able
to adapt
to changing situations better.
well Man united have and Man city have and perhaps chelski may, the fact is we are NOT a top four club at present and the fact also remains that most
of the afore mentioned actually don't NEED
to add
to their
squads due
to being very active in previous windows there wont be any activity as there are NO plans
to add in this window and its got nothing
to do with traditionally NOT buying and everything
to do with the «Bargain basement2 mentality that Wenger and the board have always adopted and in todays market your NOT going
to get the sort
of top notch players we need
to actually
change for a rock bottom price same old Wenger same old Arsenal
Realistically, No Guardiolla or Morinho can be consistent, or deliver what the fans are asking Wenger
to, with the current
squad and none
of tope flight football managers would accept
to assume Wenger's role at Arsenal unless the necessary
changes have been effected.
The Italian coach was relieved
of his duties earlier in the week, and while some members
of the Merengues
squad — including star man Cristiano Ronaldo — were against the manager's dismissal [via the Telegraph], some
of the club's players may well be happy
to see a
change at the top.
Manchester United made a number
of major
changes to their
squad last summer and worked their way back into the Premier League top four, so here are five more weak links that manager Louis van Gaal could ship out, plus five suggested replacements...
Nevertheless, it remains
to be seen whether or not Simeone gets the job and gets his wish in terms
of making big
changes to the current
squad in order
to get them competing at the top
of the Premier League table again.
That pattern quickly
changed in the Big East finals because Carnesecca switched defensive assignments, ordering Russell
to guard Murphy outside and the rest
of the Redmen
squad to fill the key, prohibiting Adams access
to the passing seams.
Disillusioned Arsenal supporters want
to see major
changes at the club this summer with the Frenchman set
to remain, and that includes somewhat
of a
squad overhaul.
For a club with such high standards and expectations
of winning though, there have been holes
to pick in this campaign and that could lead
to changes in the current
squad.
Antonio Conte is preparing
to make major
changes to Chelsea
squad over the next two windows according
to the Mirror, including the removal
of many older key players that are lingering at Stamford Bridge.
The Dutchman took over at United in the summer, and has made a great number
of changes to the first - team
squad at Old Trafford, offloading some under - performers and spending big money on some exciting high - profile names such as Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao.
I don't think he appreciates leaders on the pitch
to dictate things
to the rest
of the
squad and
to make
changes during a game when things are not working.
He's kept Tottenham within touching distance
of the top four and on the verge
of winning
of a trophy without spending big money
to change his
squad.
From the perspective
of the Ligue 1 giants, they are expected
to make significant
changes to their
squad this summer as they failed
to defend their league title last season, while they also fell well short in the Champions League yet again.
At the end
of the day this is nothing for Arsenal fans
to get in a twist over, as it is simply nothing more than a
squad number
change.
Changes to the
squad are expected this summer and here are five transfers in and five out
of White Hart Lane.
-- Ventura: «The
squad has
changed the way it works and we have returned
to the top half
of the standings.»
Arsene Wenger made a few
changes to the Arsenal line - up for the trip
to West Brom, some forced on him due
to the injury problems
of Wilshere and Arteta, but bringing Giroud and Koscielny back was definitely through the manager's choice and gave the
squad a very timely boost.
What the Leicester and spurs season prove is that there are plenty
of quality managers out there who can deliver more thann 4th place with
squads that are inferior
to ours... Time for a
change where it counts
He reminds
of Victor Moses who was just a
squad player before Conte came in
changed formations and now Moses is a different player altogether who was integral
to Chelsea lifting the title last season.
Let's not forget that we have an incredibly versatile
squad this year and
to not
change the formations now then will only limit us both tactically and in style
of play, even if this formation may just bring some control until Santi comes back why shouldn't we take it?
He plays same players over and over again and he doesn't
change tactics
to suit the opposition resulting in good players getting injured and other top class players leaving the
squad in search
of playing opportunities.A top defender like Vermaleen shouldn't have left if AW was doing rotation.Right now the injury list is increasing and Wenger doesn't
change.If AW remains like that Podolski, Campbell, Rosicky, Nacho must leave in order
to serve their career.
scholes is looking out for England he sees what most see unlike most fans on here his not ignorant
of wheelchair's short comings as his short history point out other wise it may be a case
of the more things
change the more there stay the same for willchair and 22 is not young in footballing term 9
to 19 is young and where potential should only be talked about in terms
of whether or not a player will be good or great
to complement a group /
squad.
The only way the
squad would be refreshed would have
to follow a
change of the manager, Wenger is Wenger (which IS AFC at this point in time), while things are as they are regarding organization and management, what you see is what you get: same ol, same ol...
Stories
of squad overhauls,
changing tactics, Wenger learning have all started
to hit the papers and internet sites the same as every year.
Luiz was a key part
of Chelsea's title - winning
squad last season, but the Blues have not looked as convincing at the back lately, prompting Conte
to make a big
change for the visit
of United.