11 Jul 2014 20:12:22
Just having a general rant/moan/putting it out there. With all these potential signings/interest in a whole host of players

Imagine say give or take a typical lineup and of course pretend they are all fit. is :

Szczesny, Gibbs, Mertz, Kos, (if)Debuchy (Jenk), Ramsey, Wilshere, Ozil, Sanchez, Giroud, Walcott (ox)

So questions like TV5 is he leaving? Djourou (haha) is still on our books is he not? Rosicky, Arteta, Diaby, Cazorla, Flamini? Midfield crazy? (not including if anymore transfers) Podolski, Sanogo, Gnabry, Is campbell coming back or wanting a transfer? Miyaichi-loan? Coquelin haha?

Yes we need a bench and rotation but a lot of these plays should/want to be first team (some are getting on abit or just should get FOOKED). I know it won't exactly be my lineup but if its slightly different then question rotates to the players that are swapped out AND that's me not even including any further/other transfers during the period that will then shift other players in and out of 1st team/bench.

Opinions/thoughts/facts?

Cheers all!

1.) 11 Jul 2014
11 Jul 2014 20:55:38
With a few more signings we could be in a position where we could rotate players and still play a very very strong first 11 and have 4 or 5 top players on the bench.

When was the last time that happened?

2.) 11 Jul 2014
11 Jul 2014 22:19:36
I disagree for me its a great problem to have. Allows us to rotate more and therefore reduce injuries and makes us more capable of competing on all fronts. Yes some may want first team football but the chance to play a part in a Premiership challenging side is still an achievement. Diaby and Miyaichi do not count either.

Arteta is a very capable squad player who can also help the young players mature with the right attitude.

3.) 12 Jul 2014
Hey thanks for replies,

Ha true I guess i'm used to a first 11 usually and that's it, Its weird for arsenal to have depth. And not the entire team in wheelchairs with injuries lol.