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Arteta admits Cannavaro’s appointment at Dinamo Zagreb makes game a little unpredictable

Arsenal are set to face Dinamo Zagreb in their next Champions League match, a fixture that is being viewed as a must-win for Mikel Arteta’s men. With the quality of players at Arsenal’s disposal, expectations are high for a convincing victory, and this game presents a significant opportunity for the Gunners to edge closer to securing automatic qualification for the tournament’s next phase.

Dinamo Zagreb, however, will not be an easy opponent. The Croatian club recently appointed Fabio Cannavaro as their new manager, and the Italian legend will be looking to make an immediate impact in his new role. Cannavaro is in the process of relaunching his managerial career at Zagreb and is well aware of the statement a strong result against Arsenal would make.

Mikel Arteta has acknowledged the challenges posed by the change in Zagreb’s leadership, noting that a new manager always introduces an element of unpredictability. Speaking to Arsenal Media, Arteta highlighted the complexities of preparing for a team undergoing such a transition. He explained: “That’s the context of the game a little bit, a new coach and the fact that they haven’t played a competitive match for a month. We know the friendly games that they’ve played and we watched them just to try to gather ideas, more principles and systems than formations because Fabio’s played different formations when he was in China to Italy and now as well. To actually understand what they’re going to do and know the idea behind it, we’ll adapt to that tomorrow.”

Fabio Cannavaro
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Despite Zagreb’s potential to be a tricky opponent, Arteta and his players know they cannot afford anything less than a victory. Arsenal’s status as the bigger club and their aspirations in the Champions League mean that anything other than a win would be a significant setback.

Cannavaro’s tactical approach and Dinamo Zagreb’s determination will certainly test Arsenal, but the Gunners must rise to the occasion. This game represents not only a chance to strengthen their position in the group but also an opportunity to build momentum in a crucial stage of their campaign. For Arsenal, failure to secure all three points would not only be disappointing but could also complicate their path to the knockout stages.


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6 Comments

  1. Our world is falling in. Arteta has said, we may recall Vierra to sort out our attacking options. I really hope that was a smokescreen!!!!!!!

  2. Whatever may happen in this important our home Ucl match against Dinamo Zagreb.
    The Gunners don’t really have another option on the table in the match.
    Other than take the only progressive option on the table. And adapt very well to it to beat Zagrebl. And beat them tesoundingly well (5-0) to Arsenal at the fulltime org the match.
    And thus go 3rd in the 36 teams table with a big +14 goals difference,
    arteta should try to dismiss any urge in him that could make him to intrude to many changes to his darting team that drew 2-2 at home against Aston Villa in the Epl.
    But keep the same starting team to start the Zagrebl match.
    But he could however novel Partey from RB position to the Dmf position..
    And also as well move Timber to RB.
    While in the same vain pair Kiwior wiyj Magalhaes at ccentreback to start, with Skelly maning the left back position.
    The starting front-three in my own take read: Trossard, Havertz and Martinelli. With Martinelli and Trossard inter-changing positions as the match pabs on
    I think if Arteta will accept my takes for the match abdullahi does it irrevocably. Arsenal will certainly smoth Zagrebl not less than 5 nil in the match. It could even be more than 5 nil at match end.

  3. Whatever may happen in this important our home Ucl match against Dinamo Zagreb.
    The Gunners don’t really have another option on the table in the match to take.
    Other than take the only progressive option on the table to tale it. And adapt very well to it to beat Zagrebl. And beat them tesoundingly well (5-0) to the Arsenal at the fulltime of t.
    And thus go 3rd in the 36 teams table with a big +14 goals difference,.
    Arteta should try to dismiss any urge in him that could make him to introduce too many changes to his starting team that drew 2-2 at home against Aston Villa in the Epl.
    But largely keep the same starting team to start the Zagrebl match.
    But he could however ,move Partey from RB position to the Dmf position. In the march.
    And also as well move Timber to RB.
    While in the same vain pair Kiwior wiyj Magalhaes together at ccentreback to start, with Skelly maning the left back position.
    The starting front-three in my own take read: Trossard, Havertz and Martinelli. With Martinelli and Trossard inter-changing positions as the match pabs on
    I think if Arteta will accept my takes for the match and does it irrevocably. Arsenal will certainly smoth Zagrebl not less than 5 nil in the match. It could even be more than 5 nil at match end.

  4. In Mika Biereth, we had a talented natural striker who we sold for a song.Is their a buy back clause ?

  5. If Arsenal play to their capabilities, with strength and purpose, they should beat Dynamo – with or without Canavaro.
    I like the idea of playing Rice at RCB and allow Timber and Partey to play in their natural positions. Arteta says he is giving that option a thought

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