09 Nov 2015 00:38:05
It was mentioned further down about Sanchez looking tired.

He has World Cup qualifiers on 12th and 17th November against Columbia at home and Uruguay away so he won't be getting any rest anytime soon.

1.) 09 Nov 2015
09 Nov 2015 08:07:24
He is Red, the intensity he plays at is like no other. do not be surprised if he ends up injured.

2.) 09 Nov 2015
09 Nov 2015 08:36:06
Bearing in mind he had that niggle before he went away last time it's difficult to know if he still has that.

The positive side is that's he a tough as nails South American and that soft lad Henry played every game in the invincible year. ;-)

We need Ramsey, Bellerin, Walcott and Chamberlain back asap.

3.) 09 Nov 2015
09 Nov 2015 08:55:52
I know its a big call but I'd leave him out v West brom simply because if we don't rest him for just 1 game we could well lose him for 10 because of over playing.
I know Arsene would get slaughtered if we rest Sanchez and lost or even drew but people need to accept if its the right decision now it will still be right what ever the result at WBA.
If we can't cope for 1 game without him we might as well write off the season if he does pick up an injury or suspension.

4.) 09 Nov 2015
09 Nov 2015 09:51:53
Agree,
Get a few more bodies back, than give him a rest.
Once Ox, Rambo and Theo are back, we have more options and can shift people around.

5.) 09 Nov 2015
09 Nov 2015 10:11:45
62 I agree but only if we get some others back. I don't understand why he doesn't sub him more often when a game is done and dusted

He does need a rest for sure

And yes I agree the boy is as hard as nails.

6.) 09 Nov 2015
09 Nov 2015 10:56:55
Ramsey shouldn't have played v Watford but did and short term gain became long term loss, Kos came back from the world cup injured but we played him in the champions league qualification games and lost him for 4 months let's not do it again with Sanchez.
Personally I wouldn't play him v West brom no matter what a stitch in time and all that jazz, being wise after the event is 4th place trophy stuff, sometimes when running a marathon you need to be prepared to lose a few yards if necessary to make sure you stay out of trouble and don't get tripped up in the pack.

7.) 09 Nov 2015
09 Nov 2015 11:23:04
The snag 62 is who do we play wide left to maintain balance, do we really want Ozil out there, does that mean Cazorla up to the 10 role and Arteta next to Coquelin.

Welbeck is his natural replacement but he's not back until at least January.

It's a difficult call but if we can't beat the likes of WBA, Norwich etc without him then it's pretty poor but we are somewhat hamstrung for a few more months. He does look like he needs a rest or to start hitting the back of the net. :-)

8.) 09 Nov 2015
09 Nov 2015 11:38:14
Damn fine post G62, your analogies are always on track.

Agree with Red Dog though, if fully fit we have an abundance of talent on RW but our LW is a bit light.

So, LW and DM needs to be looked at in January or Summer.

9.) 09 Nov 2015
09 Nov 2015 12:15:04
I'm no football manager and there's a very good reason for that :-) but personally I'd do what needed to be done to rest him be it Ozil outwide where I hate seeing him wasted but for 1 game for the good of the team I'd do it or Santi left and bring in Flamtetta ( I know but desperate times call for desperate measures :-) or give Gibbs a go.
He will probably come back fine and go the entire season injury free and its a fuss over nothing but personally I would rest him as aa belt and braces measure aposed to having pants pulled down again through playing players who aren't quite 100%.

10.) 09 Nov 2015
09 Nov 2015 15:27:08
Totally agree Dags cover/competition is needed for DM a top wide player plus the best striker our money can buy, Scotty Parker Stewart Downing and Peter Crouch it is then :-)

11.) 09 Nov 2015
09 Nov 2015 15:41:29
That's absurd G62,

No Joey Barton? :-)

12.) 10 Nov 2015
10 Nov 2015 05:54:28
Rest Sanchez and play Gibbs left wing for a full game. He's not near sanchez's level but I don't think we should rely on Sanchez for every game and as a few have said before, risk him getting a long term injury. Hell, I'd even go as far as to give Sanchez a full week off and pay for him to go to butlins in Bognor Regis just to make sure he gets a break!