• YoHoochIsCrazy@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    We look so good when he’s our striker. He doesn’t need to score goals. He allows the team to build through the middle and maintain possession - which is huge for the style of play Arteta wants.

    • IWouldLikeAName@alien.topB
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      1 year ago

      I mean if you played in a system that actually utilized him well with guys like vini and now Martinelli plus others you guys would be walking goals into the back of the net but your defense and midfield also need to step up

  • tarekelsakka@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    I grew up watching R9 bulldozing elite clubs and national teams with ease and putting up insane numbers despite suffering potentially career-ending injuries, it’s actually sad to see the state of Brazilian strikers in recent years.

  • TheGoldenPineapples@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    Kind of true though, was the same when he was at City too.

    He’s a false nine and scoring goals isn’t the most important aspect of that role, much like Firmino at Liverpool.

    That being said, he does need to turn up with a few more goals if he’s going to stand a chance in this Brazil side, especially since Richarlison is injured.

  • dispelthemyth@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    I’ve said it since arsenal signed him, he’s not the player they need in the position he wants to player

    Arsenal should go all out for toney in Jan, he’s a difference make for arsenal (hopefully they fail in Their pursuit)

  • portmz@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    With that said, he wasn’t bad yesterday, helped created some good chances. Yeah, I would love to have a goal machine, but since we don’t have one, I rather play Jesus than Richarlison.

  • JessyPengkman@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    He’s a great player but it’s just such a hard position to fit him into. He’s been good at arsenal but they obviously need a 9 (personally think they should try trossard more) but it’s becoming obvious why City sold him. He’s too good not to play but he also is hard to fit into a system unless you have two very good inside forwards (I’m talking Salah and mane sort of levels)